Howers

Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: LOWMAN, ID, ID

Price: From $12 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

Howers Campground is located on the northeast shore of the scenic Deadwood Reservoir in western Idaho. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities in this remote area. 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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Howers Campground offers scenic views on the northeast shore of Deadwood Reservoir with excellent fishing for Chinook and Kokanee salmon, rainbow and cutthroat trout. The remote location provides quiet, unpopulated boating and hiking opportunities with a 4.8/5 rating from campers praising breathtaking scenery.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Mule Deer, North American River Otter, Bighorn Sheep present in area. Birds include Steller's Jay, American Common Merganser, Western Grebe. Garter snakes (Valley, Common, Western Terrestrial) documented.

Insider tips for Howers: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 10 sites Arrive by Thursday mid-day if relying on first-come-first-serve Plan for remote access: 1.5 hour drive for the last 34 miles on Highway 17

Skip Howers if: You need full RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer accessible locations — remote area with challenging 1.5 hour final drive. You're sensitive to smoke — recent camper noted smokey conditions.

Best time to visit Howers: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Thursday arrival — Arrive by Thursday mid-day for guaranteed first-come-first-serve availability.

Nearby campgrounds: Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, Id) (LOWMAN, ID), River Side (Id - Boise) (LOWMAN, ID), Cozy Cove (LOWMAN, ID), Peace Valley Campground (EMMETT, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Howers

Cell signal at Howers (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.

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LOWMAN, ID, ID★ 4.1 (10 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Howers Campground is located on the northeast shore of the scenic Deadwood Reservoir in western Idaho. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities in this remote area. Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites4 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
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 full RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer accessible locations — remote area with challenging 1.5 hour final drive✕ You're sensitive to smoke — recent camper noted smokey conditions

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 10 sites

Arrive by Thursday mid-day if relying on first-come-first-serve

Plan for remote access: 1.5 hour drive for the last 34 miles on Highway 17

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Best: Thursday arrival

Arrive by Thursday mid-day for guaranteed first-come-first-serve availability

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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 Wolf, Mule Deer, North American River Otter, Bighorn Sheep present in area. Birds include Steller's Jay, American Common Merganser, Western Grebe. Garter snakes (Valley, Common, Western Terrestrial) documented.

Location

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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. Continue along Highway 17 over Banner Summit. Turn west on Forest Road 579 and continue into the campground.

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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

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How much does Howers cost per night?+
Howers costs $12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Howers open?+
Howers is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Howers have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Howers?+
Howers can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Howers?+
Howers 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 Howers?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Howers is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Howers open, and what are check-in times?+
Howers is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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$12 /night★ 4.1 (10)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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