Bonneville
Campground · Idaho · 22 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 22
- Bookable sites
- 100 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 8
- Accessible sites
- 4,677 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Bonneville Campground is 19 miles east of Lowman, Idaho just off Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Warm Springs Creek runs alongside the campground and the South Fork Payette River lies across the highway. Visitors enjoy soaking at Bonneville Hot Springs a short distance above the campground, and fishing in the creek and river.Recreation
A 1/4-mile hiking trail leads from the campground to Bonneville Hot Springs, where a soaking pool awaits. Warm Springs Creek offers good trout fishing.The South Fork Payette River offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing. The Deadwood River Access area is located near Lowman.
Facilities
The campground contains several accessible single-family sites and one double site, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A campground host is on-site.Natural Features
The campground is situated on a bluff overlooking Warm Springs Creek. A forest of towering Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir covers the campground. Most campsites have plentiful shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Deer and elk may be seen wandering through the area on occasion.Nearby Attractions
Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along Highway 21, also known as 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.
The facts
- 22 bookable sites
- 8 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 100 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: BONN, SING
Site types
- 18 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
22 campsites at Bonneville
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 016 - Double Site | BONN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 60 ft | 16 | ♿ |
| 001 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Drive In | Riverfront | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 65 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 004 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 24 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 005 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 006 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 007 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 009 | SING | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | SING | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | SING | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | SING | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 90 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 015 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 100 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 018 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Drive In | Riverfront | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 90 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | SING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 to Banks. Turn East on Banks Lowman Highway 17 to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. The campground is located at milepost 91.5.
44.15165, -115.31163 · 44°9'5.9"N 115°18'41.9"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 6.5 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 7.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Bonneville
- Can you reserve a site at Bonneville?
- Yes, Bonneville is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bonneville have?
- 22 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Bonneville?
- 100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Bonneville?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Bonneville.
- Does Bonneville have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Bonneville?
- Campfires are allowed at Bonneville. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Bonneville
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- Bull Trout 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Warm Springs Trailhead (Airstrip) 0.4 mi · Facility
- Bonneville Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
- Ten Mile Trailhead 4.4 mi · Facility
- Sawtooth National Forest - Grandjean Campground 7.9 mi · Campground
- Red Mountain Trailhead 8.6 mi · Facility
- Warm Springs Trailhead (Bull Trout) 11 mi · Facility
- Bull Trout Lake Campground & Group sites 11 mi · Campground
- Kirkham Ridge Trailhead (Bull Trout) 11 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 208-259-3361
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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