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River Side (Id - Boise)

Boise National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: LOWMAN, ID, ID

Price: From $12 per night

Rating: 3.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Season: May through October

River Side Campground is located along the Deadwood River at the north end of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities. This primitive campground offers waterfront sites with direct river access.

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

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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/river-side-id-boise to be notified when sites open up.

River Side offers excellent fishing for Chinook and Kokanee salmon, rainbow and cutthroat trout, plus boating and water sports on the scenic Deadwood Reservoir. Google reviewers praise the private lake access and fishing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Mule Deer, North American River Otter, Bighorn Sheep present in area. American Common Merganser and Western Grebe observed. Garter snake species (Valley, Common, Western Terrestrial) documented.

Insider tips for River Side (Id - Boise): Request campsite 7 for semi-secluded experience within the established grounds. Boat ramp located approximately 2 miles away at Cozy Cove. Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 8 sites.

Skip River Side (Id - Boise) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October.. You are sensitive to noise — Google reviewers report primitive campers across the river can be loud late into the night..

Best time to visit River Side (Id - Boise): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

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

Cell Phone Coverage at River Side (Id - Boise)

Cell signal at River Side (Id - Boise) (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★ 3.2 (6 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    River Side Campground is located along the Deadwood River at the north end of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities. This primitive campground offers waterfront sites with direct river access.

    Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersFamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV100 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

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

    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; only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October.✕ You are sensitive to noise — Google reviewers report primitive campers across the river can be loud late into the night.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Request campsite 7 for semi-secluded experience within the established grounds.

    Boat ramp located approximately 2 miles away at Cozy Cove.

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with only 8 sites.

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

    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: Gray Wolf, Mule Deer, North American River Otter, Bighorn Sheep present in area. American Common Merganser and Western Grebe observed. Garter snake species (Valley, Common, Western Terrestrial) documented.

    Location

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    1111111111· Boise National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 north. At Banks, take Highway 17/Banks-Lowman Highway east to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. Continue along Highway 17 over Banner Summit. Turn west on Forest Road 579. Continue on FR 579 to Deadwood Resevoir.

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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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does River Side (Id - Boise) cost per night?+
    River Side (Id - Boise) costs $12 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is River Side (Id - Boise) open?+
    River Side (Id - Boise) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does River Side (Id - Boise) have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at River Side (Id - Boise)?+
    River Side (Id - Boise) can accommodate RVs up to 100 feet.
    How do I make reservations at River Side (Id - Boise)?+
    River Side (Id - Boise) 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 River Side (Id - Boise)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at River Side (Id - Boise) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is River Side (Id - Boise) open, and what are check-in times?+
    River Side (Id - Boise) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $12 /night★ 3.2 (6)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, Id)

    LOWMAN, ID

    From $12/night

    Howers

    LOWMAN, ID

    From $12/night

    Cozy Cove

    LOWMAN, ID

    From $12/night

    Peace Valley Campground

    EMMETT, ID

    From $120/night

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