Idaho · published-coordinate region
Mountain View
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USDA Forest Service15Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
15Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
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.Recreation
The South Fork Payette River offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing. The Deadwood and Danskin River Access areas are nearby.
Popular Kirkham Hot Springs is less than 3 miles from the campground, with several soaking pools on the river's edge.Facilities
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. A campground host is on-site. Roads and parking spurs are paved.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 area on occasion.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (208) 259-3361.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along Highway 21, the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway and the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. Both byways offer 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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 15 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
15
Vehicle limit
15
Vehicle length
15
Driveway entry
15
Shade
15
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
15
Operator directions
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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THE ACTUAL SITES
15 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 15 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: No |
| Site 002 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 - Double Site MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 - Double Site MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 70 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 65 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 - Double Site MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 56 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 MOUN Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 64 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 64 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 64 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: No |
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