Mountain View
Campground · Idaho · 15 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 15
- Bookable sites
- 70 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 16
- People per site
- 15
- Accessible sites
- 3,836 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- Season: End of May – End of September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 15 bookable sites
- 15 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 70 ft
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: MOUN
Site types
- 15 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills.
15 campsites at Mountain View
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 002 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 003 - Double Site | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 55 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 004 - Double Site | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 005 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 006 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 007 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 008 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 009 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 010 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 011 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Riverfront | 65 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 012 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 013 - Double Site | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 56 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | 38 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 015 | MOUN | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | 64 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
44.07833, -115.60250 · 44°4'42.0"N 115°36'9.0"W
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, 0.9 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 Mountain View
- Can you reserve a site at Mountain View?
- Yes, Mountain View is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Mountain View have?
- 15 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Mountain View?
- 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Mountain View?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Mountain View.
- Does Mountain View have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
Camping near Mountain View
- Park Creek (Idaho) 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kirkham 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Flats (Id) 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Helende 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Beaver Creek Cabin (Id) 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lowman Ranger District and Office 0.3 mi · Facility
- Deadwood Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
- Deadwood River Access Site 2.8 mi · Facility
- Kirkham Day Use Area 3 mi · Activity pass
- Julie Creek Trailhead 3.1 mi · Facility
- Deadwood Lookout Rental Cabin 6 mi · Campground
Contact
- 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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