Mountain View
Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lowman, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (52 reviews)
Season: May through October
Mountain View Campground is located just east of Lowman, Idaho, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 3,900 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the area’s many hot springs pools.The campground contains several single-family sites, all of which are accessible, each with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mountain-view to be notified when sites open up.
Mountain View offers riverside sites with excellent access to South Fork Payette River activities including fishing, rafting, and kayaking, plus nearby Kirkham Hot Springs. Campers consistently praise the peaceful atmosphere, spacious sites, clean facilities, and attentive camp host.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Great Basin Chipmunk, American Red Squirrel, American Kestrel, Western Fence Lizard, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in area.
Insider tips for Mountain View: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 15 sites Request riverside sites like #13 or #15 for direct river access and privacy Kirkham Hot Springs is less than 3 miles away for day trips
Skip Mountain View if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You need year-round access—seasonal operations May through October only. You're visiting outside May-October window.
Best time to visit Mountain View: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Park Creek (Idaho) (Lowman, ID), Kirkham (LOWMAN, ID), Pine Flats (Id) (LOWMAN, ID), Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin (EMMETT, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mountain View
Cell signal at Mountain View (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.
Mountain View Campground is located just east of Lowman, Idaho, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 3,900 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the area’s many hot springs pools.The campground contains several single-family sites, all of which are accessible, each with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground with only 15 sites
Request riverside sites like #13 or #15 for direct river access and privacy
Kirkham Hot Springs is less than 3 miles away for day trips
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east on the Banks-Lowman Highway to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. Campground is at milepost 73.2 along Highway 21.
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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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