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Park Creek (Idaho)

Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Lowman, ID, ID

Price: From $12 per night

Price range: $12–$100 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Park Creek Campground is located 4 miles from Lowman, Idaho, off the beaten path at the confluence of Park and Clear Creeks. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting and exploring local trails.Park Creek and Clear Creek both offer good trout fishing. Various hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding trails are in the vicinity.This location is unstaffed.

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

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

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

Park Creek is a remote, quiet campground at the confluence of Park and Clear Creeks offering excellent trout fishing and access to hiking, biking, and horseback trails. Campers praise its private setting, beautiful old-growth trees, well-maintained facilities, and easy access to clear mountain water.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti (elk), osprey, ruffed grouse, chukar, mountain bluebird, American red squirrel, columbian ground squirrel, western terrestrial garter snake, western fence lizard, and northern rubber boa documented within 8km

Insider tips for Park Creek (Idaho): Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 2 group sites Bring a solar generator; there are no hookups and hand pump water available Clear Creek offers direct access for swimming in cool mountain water

Skip Park Creek (Idaho) if: You need RV hookups (no hookups available). You're visiting outside May-October (seasonal closure). You're sensitive to dust from UTV traffic on campground road.

Best time to visit Park Creek (Idaho): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Mountain View (Lowman, ID), Kirkham (LOWMAN, ID), Helende (LOWMAN, ID), Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin (EMMETT, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Park Creek (Idaho)

Cell signal at Park Creek (Idaho) (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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    Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

    Park Creek (Idaho)

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    Lowman, ID, ID★ 5 (2 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Park Creek Campground is located 4 miles from Lowman, Idaho, off the beaten path at the confluence of Park and Clear Creeks. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting and exploring local trails.Park Creek and Clear Creek both offer good trout fishing. Various hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding trails are in the vicinity.This location is unstaffed.

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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 RV195 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites24 sites
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    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)✕ You're visiting outside May-October (seasonal closure)✕ You're sensitive to dust from UTV traffic on campground road

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with only 2 group sites

    Bring a solar generator; there are no hookups and hand pump water available

    Clear Creek offers direct access for swimming in cool mountain water

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified data

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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    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: Wapiti (elk), osprey, ruffed grouse, chukar, mountain bluebird, American red squirrel, columbian ground squirrel, western terrestrial garter snake, western fence lizard, and northern rubber boa documented within 8km

    Location

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    Getting there →

    From Boise, Idaho, take Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east and travel Forest Highway 24/Banks-Lowman Highway to Lowman. Turn left onto Highway 21 and immediately turn left onto Forest Road 582/Clear Creek Road. Proceed 3.6 miles to 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.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Park Creek (Idaho) cost per night?+
    Park Creek (Idaho) costs $12–$100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Park Creek (Idaho) open?+
    Park Creek (Idaho) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Park Creek (Idaho) have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Park Creek (Idaho)?+
    Park Creek (Idaho) can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Park Creek (Idaho)?+
    Park Creek (Idaho) 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 Park Creek (Idaho)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Park Creek (Idaho) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Park Creek (Idaho) open, and what are check-in times?+
    Park Creek (Idaho) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $12 /night★ 5 (2)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Helende

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    From $12/night

    Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin

    EMMETT, ID

    From $80/night

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