Pine Flats (Id)

7359 Hwy 21
LOWMAN, ID 83637

Overview

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.

Recreation

The South Fork Payette River flows next to the site, down a small hill, and offers trout fishing, rafting and kayaking. The Danskin River Access area is 5 miles west of the campground.

A 1/4-mile nature trail begins in the campground and leads to a natural hot springs soaking pool on the riverside.

Facilities

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. Roads and parking spurs are paved, as are some campsite pads.

Natural Features

Towering Ponderosa pines cover the campground, offering partial shade in most sites. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Deer and elk may be seen wandering through the campground on occasion.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. The area offers scenic views, wildlife watching, historical information kiosks and several trail opportunities.

Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities on the South Fork and Main Payette Rivers. Several companies in the area offer guided half and full-day trips.

Camp site features

Across 26 camp sites:

Pets allowed: 5 of 26 sites
ADA accessible: 21 of 26 sites
Longest RV: 130 ft
Largest party: 16 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.

Directions

From Boise, Idaho, take Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east and travel on the Banks-Lowman Highway for 28 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Benita C

Loop:Pine

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very beautiful campsite. The river is next to it and hot springs are nearby. The campsite is pretty decent size. We were lucky that people did not show up On the campground next to us. It will feel a little bit close to each other but you will still have enough space to your self.

John R

Loop:Pine

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The site I reserved was not marked as reserved and someone else had already occupied it. I had to go find another site and hope it hadn’t been reserved as well. Vault toilets had been ignored long enough they were nearly out of tp.

Gregory L

Loop:Pine

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Overall good experience. Stayed in 16a. In general, in good repair, clean pit toilet, fellow campers were mostly courteous. Campsites are a little close together but overall not terrible.

Beverly R

Loop:Pine

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We camped on Sunday night,, so almost everyone else left. It was quiet, beautiful, and peaceful. I loved watching the waterfall across the rive, its changing appearance in different kinds of light. We were a short drive from other lovely places to visit. The only downside was the restrooms, with trash scattered around on the floor.

Scott M

Loop:Pine

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Reviewed 3 months ago

I enjoyed the stay overnight. Facilities were adequate and comfortable with a nearby restroom. I thought the sites might have been spaced out a bit more, but the campers on both sides of us were quiet and respectful. It was a plus that the campground was also a site of one of many hot springs in the area which we hiked down to about 1/4 mile. First a dip in the hot spring and then a cool down in the river! Nice natural addition to the campsite!!

Nicolle B

Loop:Pine

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Only 1 other person there first week of August - but smoke was a little bad. I got to be in the hot springs all alone - very fun. Nice shade - good stop between Garden Valley and Idaho City.

Availability

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