Can you reserve a site at Lowman Ranger District and Office?

No. Lowman Ranger District and Office is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Lowman Ranger District and Office

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,867 ft
Elevation

Visit the Lowman Ranger District and explore the Deadwood Reservoir or Bear Valley for camping and fishing fun. The scenic drive from Boise along the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway can be accessed at Banks along Idaho State Highway 55.

The route offers many opportunities to view wildlife especially in the winter months. Temperatures in the summer on the District range into the upper 90s, and are generally dry.

There are many recreation opportunities in the area ranging from roadside hot springs to backcountry travel and white water kayaking. Winter activities include a visit to the hot springs, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter wildlife viewing.

Getting there

44.07600, -115.59800 · 44°4'33.6"N 115°35'52.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	40	49	56	68	77	87	86	76	61	43	33
Low °F	16	18	25	30	35	41	45	42	37	28	22	16
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 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 Lowman Ranger District and Office

Can you reserve a site at Lowman Ranger District and Office?: No. Lowman Ranger District and Office is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Lowman Ranger District and Office

Mountain View 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kirkham 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Park Creek (Idaho) 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Flats (Id) 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Helende 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Beaver Creek Cabin (Id) 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kirkham Day Use Area 2.8 mi · Activity pass
Deadwood Campground 3 mi · Campground
Deadwood River Access Site 3 mi · Facility
Julie Creek Trailhead 3.3 mi · Facility
Deadwood Lookout Rental Cabin 6.3 mi · Campground

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

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