Kirkham
Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: LOWMAN, ID, ID
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 2.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Kirkham Campground is located next to the South Fork Payette River just east of Lowman, Idaho, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. Visitors enjoy soaking in popular Kirkham Hot Springs on the banks of the river and exploring the scenic Kirkham Ridge Trail. The campground contains several single-family sites and one double site, all of which are accessible.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing
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Kirkham Campground sits next to the popular Kirkham Hot Springs with scenic soaking pools and staircases leading to the river. Google reviewers rate it 4.5/5 stars and call it one of the best hot springs in Western USA, with excellent access to Sawtooth Mountains recreation.
Wildlife alert: American Elk, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Columbian Ground Squirrel, Bald Eagle, Chukar, Black-headed Grosbeak, Mountain Bluebird, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Northern Rubber Boa, North American Racer
Insider tips for Kirkham: Book early — it's a popular federal campground that fills up frequently Bring your own water storage and plan for vault toilets with occasional running water Hiking and biking access to Kirkham Ridge Trail and surrounding Sawtooth Mountains
Skip Kirkham if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You want a large campground — only 16 sites total. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Kirkham: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mountain View (Lowman, ID), Helende (LOWMAN, ID), Park Creek (Idaho) (Lowman, ID), Pine Flats (Id) (LOWMAN, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kirkham
Cell signal at Kirkham (LOWMAN, ID): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Kirkham Campground is located next to the South Fork Payette River just east of Lowman, Idaho, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. Visitors enjoy soaking in popular Kirkham Hot Springs on the banks of the river and exploring the scenic Kirkham Ridge Trail. The campground contains several single-family sites and one double site, all of which are accessible.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a popular federal campground that fills up frequently
Bring your own water storage and plan for vault toilets with occasional running water
Hiking and biking access to Kirkham Ridge Trail and surrounding Sawtooth Mountains
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east onto the Banks-Lowman Highway and travel to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. The campground is located 5 miles east at milepost 77.
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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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