Can you reserve a site at Howers?

Yes, Howers is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Howers?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Howers?

Yes, pets are allowed at Howers.

Are campfires allowed at Howers?

Campfires are allowed at Howers. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Howers, Idaho — 10 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Howers Campground is located on the northeast shore of the scenic Deadwood Reservoir in western Idaho. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities in this remote area.

Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.

Recreation

Because of its remote location, Deadwood Reservoir is quiet and unpopulated, making for great fishing for Chinook and Kokanee salmon, as well as rainbow and cutthroat trout.

Boating, water skiing, canoeing and kayaking are popular on the lake, and a boat ramp is located about two miles away at Cozy Cove Campground.

Several trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding wind around the lake shore and surrounding landscape.

Facilities

This primitive campground offers waterfront sites with direct shoreline access. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but there is no electricity. Roads and parking spurs within the site are dirt.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a mixed-growth pine forest, offering plenty of shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant, and the campground affords sweeping views of the reservoir.

The facts

Season: Mid-June – End of September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
10 bookable sites
4 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: HOWERS

Site types

10 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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10 campsites at Howers

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
001	HOWERS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	8
002	HOWERS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	30 ft	8	♿ 🐾
003	HOWERS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	18 ft	8	♿ 🐾
004	HOWERS	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	20 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005	HOWERS	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
006	HOWERS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	8
007	HOWERS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8
008	HOWERS	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	8
009	HOWERS	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	30 ft	8
010 - Double Site	HOWERS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	16

Getting there

From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 north. At Banks, take Highway 17/Banks-Lowman Highway east to Lowman. Continue along Highway 17 over Banner Summit. Turn west on Forest Road 579 and continue into the campground.

44.32361, -115.64861 · 44°19'25.0"N 115°38'55.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	4.7	3.7	3.8	2.7	2.2	1.5	0.5	0.5	1.0	2.1	3.9	5.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Howers

Can you reserve a site at Howers?: Yes, Howers is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Howers have?: 10 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Howers?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Howers?: Yes, pets are allowed at Howers.
Does Howers have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Howers?: Campfires are allowed at Howers. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Howers

Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, ID) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
River Side (Id - Boise) 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cozy Cove 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Peace Valley Campground 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Silver Creek Campground 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boiling Springs Cabin 10.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Barney's Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Riverside Campground (Lowman) 1.3 mi · Campground
Silver Creek Summit Trailhead 6.9 mi · Facility
Deer Flat Campground 7.5 mi · Campground
Middle Fork Payette River / Wet Foot Trailhead 10.8 mi · Facility
Red Mountain Trailhead 12 mi · Facility

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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