Bonneville

Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Lowman, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$40 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (66 reviews)

Season: May through October

Bonneville Campground is 19 miles east of Lowman, Idaho just off Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Warm Springs Creek runs alongside the campground and the South Fork Payette River lies across the highway. Visitors enjoy soaking at Bonneville Hot Springs a short distance above the campground and fishing in the creek and river.A 1/4-mile hiking trail leads from the campground to Bonneville Hot Springs, where a soaking pool awaits.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bonneville to be notified when sites open up.

Bonneville Campground offers direct access to Warm Springs Creek for fishing and a short 1/4-mile hiking trail to Bonneville Hot Springs soaking pool. The scenic location at 4,700 feet elevation near the South Fork Payette River provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves and mountain lions present in the area; also common are mule deer, golden-mantled ground squirrels, Northern Hawk Owls, Calliope Hummingbirds, and Western Tanagers.

Insider tips for Bonneville: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Visit Bonneville Hot Springs via the short 1/4-mile trail from camp Fish Warm Springs Creek alongside the campground or the South Fork Payette River across Highway 21

Skip Bonneville if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Bonneville: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Warm Springs Guard Station (LOWMAN, ID), Grandjean Campground (Lowman, ID), Helende (LOWMAN, ID), Bull Trout (Lowman, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bonneville

Cell signal at Bonneville (Lowman, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

CamperWatch
CamperWatch›ID›Bonneville
Bonneville — photo 1
Bonneville — photo 2
Bonneville — photo 3
See all photos
Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

Bonneville

Share:
Lowman, ID, ID★ 4.3 (66 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

Bonneville Campground is 19 miles east of Lowman, Idaho just off Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Warm Springs Creek runs alongside the campground and the South Fork Payette River lies across the highway. Visitors enjoy soaking at Bonneville Hot Springs a short distance above the campground and fishing in the creek and river.A 1/4-mile hiking trail leads from the campground to Bonneville Hot Springs, where a soaking pool awaits.

Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV100 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites8 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to visit November through April—seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Visit Bonneville Hot Springs via the short 1/4-mile trail from camp

Fish Warm Springs Creek alongside the campground or the South Fork Payette River across Highway 21

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Gray wolves and mountain lions present in the area; also common are mule deer, golden-mantled ground squirrels, Northern Hawk Owls, Calliope Hummingbirds, and Western Tanagers.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
208-259-3361· Boise National Forest
Getting there →

From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 to Banks. Turn East on Banks Lowman Highway 17 to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. The campground is located at milepost 91.5.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Bonneville cost per night?+
Bonneville costs $20–$40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Bonneville open?+
Bonneville is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bonneville have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Bonneville?+
Bonneville can accommodate RVs up to 100 feet.
How do I make reservations at Bonneville?+
Bonneville is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Bonneville?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bonneville is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bonneville open, and what are check-in times?+
Bonneville is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Compare campgroundsPlan a multi-stop trip
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$20 /night★ 4.3 (66)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
Dates full? Get an availability alert
FAQ
How much does Bonneville cost per night?+
What season is Bonneville open?+
Does Bonneville have hookups?+
All 7 questions →

Nearby Campgrounds

Warm Springs Guard Station

LOWMAN, ID

From $40/night

Grandjean Campground

Lowman, ID

From $20/night

Helende

LOWMAN, ID

From $12/night

Bull Trout

Lowman, ID

From $20/night

Own a campground nearby?

List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

List your campground →
$20–40 /nightNo booking fees
+TRIPCheck availability