Pine Flats (Id)

Campground · Idaho · 26 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access

26
Bookable sites
130 ft
Max rig length
up to 16
People per site
21
Accessible sites
3,704 ft
Elevation
Pine flats, ray of sunshine shines on the campground
Photo: Akira Byrne · Recreation.gov

Overview

Pine Flats Campground is located a few miles west of Lowman, Idaho, along the Banks-Lowman Highway at an elevation of 3,700 feet. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and soaking in the hot springs at the river's edge.

Recreation

The South Fork Payette River flows next to the site, down a small hill, and offers trout fishing, rafting and kayaking. The Danskin River Access area is 5 miles west of the campground.

A 1/4-mile nature trail begins in the campground and leads to a natural hot springs soaking pool on the riverside.

Facilities

The campground contains several single and double-family sites, most of which are accessible, each with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved, as are some campsite pads.

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 campground on occasion.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. The area offers 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
  • 26 bookable sites
  • 21 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 130 ft
  • Up to 16 people per site
  • Loops: HOST, PINE

Site types

  • 26 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available
  • Sewer hookups — not available

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

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26 campsites at Pine Flats (Id)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
009HOSTStandard NonelectricBack InPaved80 ft8♿
001PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved50 ft8♿ 🐾
002PINEStandard NonelectricBack InGravel89 ft8♿ 🐾
003PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved62 ft8♿ 🐾
004 - Double SitePINEStandard Nonelectric—Paved17 ft16
005PINEStandard Nonelectric—Paved17 ft8
006PINEStandard Nonelectric—Paved17 ft8
007PINEStandard Nonelectric—Paved17 ft8
008PINEStandard Nonelectric—Paved17 ft8
010PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved48 ft8♿
011PINEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved115 ft8♿
012PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved52 ft8♿
013PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved39 ft8♿
014PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved42 ft8♿
015PINEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel49 ft8♿
016PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved70 ft8♿
016APINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved75 ft8♿
017PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved78 ft8♿
018PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved55 ft8♿
019 - Double SitePINEStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved130 ft16♿
020PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved72 ft8♿ 🐾
021PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved61 ft8♿ 🐾
022PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved55 ft8♿
023PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved62 ft8♿
024PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved58 ft8♿
025PINEStandard NonelectricBack InPaved83 ft8♿

Getting there

From Boise, Idaho, take Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east and travel on the Banks-Lowman Highway for 28 miles to the campground.

44.06417, -115.68194 · 44°3'51.0"N 115°40'55.0"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F344049566877878676614333
Low °F161825303541454237282216
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.4 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.

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Common questions about Pine Flats (Id)

Can you reserve a site at Pine Flats (Id)?
Yes, Pine Flats (Id) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Pine Flats (Id) have?
26 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Pine Flats (Id)?
130 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Pine Flats (Id)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pine Flats (Id).
Does Pine Flats (Id) have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.

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

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