Cozy Cove
Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LOWMAN, ID, ID
Price: From $12 per night
Rating: 3.2 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cozy Cove Campground is located on the southeast shore of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities. Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Cozy Cove sits on the scenic southeast shore of Deadwood Reservoir at 5,300 feet elevation in a remote location ideal for fishing Chinook and Kokanee salmon plus rainbow and cutthroat trout. Campers consistently rate it 4.7/5 stars, praising the remote setting within Boise National Forest and the quality of campsites.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Wapiti, North American River Otter, Steller's Jay, Western Grebe, and three species of garter snakes verified in the area.
Insider tips for Cozy Cove: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 16 sites and high demand. Multiple access routes to the reservoir exist; some involve steep one-way tracks requiring careful navigation. Self-contained RVs are suitable; no hookups available at most sites.
Skip Cozy Cove if: You require RV hookups — none available.. You need services — remote location with limited nearby amenities.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Cozy Cove: June-September — Campground operates May through October; peak accessibility and weather during summer months..
Nearby campgrounds: Howers (LOWMAN, ID), Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, Id) (LOWMAN, ID), River Side (Id - Boise) (LOWMAN, ID), Peace Valley Campground (EMMETT, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cozy Cove
Cell signal at Cozy Cove (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.
Cozy Cove Campground is located on the southeast shore of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities. Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 16 sites and high demand.
Multiple access routes to the reservoir exist; some involve steep one-way tracks requiring careful navigation.
Self-contained RVs are suitable; no hookups available at most sites.
Campground operates May through October; peak accessibility and weather during summer months.
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 north. At Banks, take Highway 17/Banks-Lowman Highway east to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. Continue along Highway 17 over Banner Summit. Turn west on Forest Road 579. Continue on FR 579 to Deadwood Reservoir. The campground is on the southeast end.
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- 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.
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