Pine Flats (Id)
Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: LOWMAN, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (65 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pine Flats Campground is located a few miles west of Lowman, Idaho, along the Banks-Lowman Highway at an elevation of 3,700 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the hot springs at the river’s edge.The campground contains several single and double-family sites, most of which are accessible, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with 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, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pine-flats-id to be notified when sites open up.
Pine Flats offers scenic riverside camping along the South Fork Payette River with excellent fishing, rafting, and kayaking opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the well-maintained sites with good spacing and accessibility compared to other regional campgrounds.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, wapiti (elk), yellow-bellied marmots, and various bird species including bald eagles present in the area. Western terrestrial garter snakes and fence lizards also documented.
Insider tips for Pine Flats (Id): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Visit mid-week for solitude; weekends fill quickly per camper reports Hot springs access available at river's edge; nature trail nearby for exploration
Skip Pine Flats (Id) if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable. You need full amenities — only vault toilets and one water spigot on site. You're visiting November-April — seasonal closure outside May-October window.
Best time to visit Pine Flats (Id): Tuesday-Thursday — Google reviews indicate most reservations are weekend-only, making weekday visits significantly less crowded. May-October — Official operating season.
Nearby campgrounds: Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin (EMMETT, ID), Mountain View (Lowman, ID), Park Creek (Idaho) (Lowman, ID), Kirkham (LOWMAN, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Flats (Id)
Cell signal at Pine Flats (Id) (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.
Pine Flats Campground is located a few miles west of Lowman, Idaho, along the Banks-Lowman Highway at an elevation of 3,700 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the hot springs at the river’s edge.The campground contains several single and double-family sites, most of which are accessible, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Visit mid-week for solitude; weekends fill quickly per camper reports
Hot springs access available at river's edge; nature trail nearby for exploration
Google reviews indicate most reservations are weekend-only, making weekday visits significantly less crowded
Official operating season
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 Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east and travel on the Banks-Lowman Highway for 28 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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