Park Creek (Idaho)
Campground · Idaho · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 195 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 100
- People per site
- 24
- Accessible sites
- 4,325 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Park Creek Campground is located 4 miles from Lowman, Idaho, off the beaten path at the confluence of Park and Clear Creeks. Visitors enjoy fishing, hunting and exploring local trails.Recreation
Park Creek and Clear Creek both offer good trout fishing. Various hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding trails are in the vicinity.Facilities
The campground contains two group sites available by advanced reservations, each can accommodate up to 100 people per group site. The Rainbow Group Site are sites 1-12, and the Trout Group Site are sites 13-24. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.When not reserved as a group site, the sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If both Rainbow and Trout Group Sites are reserved there will be no first-come, first-served sites available. Prior to arrival, please check the campground status on the reservation board on the 582 road located 300 feet north of the 21 junction to see if there are any pending reservations.
Natural Features
Towering Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees forest the campground, offering plentiful shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. A variety of wildlife lives in the area, including black bears, deer and elk.Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 259-3361.Nearby Attractions
Beautiful Bear Valley is up the road from Park Creek, offering scenic views, wildlife watching and numerous trail opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding.Several natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway, and Highway 21, the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway. Both byways also offer pretty scenery, wildlife viewing, historical information kiosks and 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
- 2 bookable sites
- 26 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 24 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 195 ft
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: PARK
Site types
- 24 Management
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
26 campsites at Park Creek (Idaho)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB1 | PARK | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 100 | |
| Rainbow001 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 24 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow002 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 16 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow003 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 24 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow004 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 18 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow005 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 18 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow006 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 53 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow007 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow008 | PARK | Management | Pull Through | Gravel | 195 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow009 | PARK | Management | Pull Through | Gravel | 190 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow010 | PARK | Management | Pull Through | Gravel | 190 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow011 | PARK | Management | Pull Through | Gravel | 195 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Rainbow012 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| TR2 | PARK | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 100 | |
| Trout013 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 32 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout014 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 24 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout015 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 18 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout016 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 18 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout017 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 18 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout018 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 18 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout019 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 18 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout020 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 24 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout021 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 44 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout022 | PARK | Management | Pull Through | Gravel | 26 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout023 | PARK | Management | Pull Through | Gravel | 22 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| Trout024 | PARK | Management | Back In | Gravel | 28 ft | 8 | ♿ |
Getting there
From Boise, Idaho, take Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east and travel Forest Highway 24/Banks-Lowman Highway to Lowman. Turn left onto Highway 21 and immediately turn left onto Forest Road 582/Clear Creek Road. Proceed 3.6 miles to the campground.
44.11750, -115.58167 · 44°7'3.0"N 115°34'54.0"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, 3 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.
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Common questions about Park Creek (Idaho)
- Can you reserve a site at Park Creek (Idaho)?
- Yes, Park Creek (Idaho) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Park Creek (Idaho) have?
- 26 sites in total, of which 2 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Park Creek (Idaho)?
- 195 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
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Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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