Mountain View
Mountain View is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 44.07833, -115.60250
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mountain View
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 co
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Redfish Rv Dump Site · 34 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- The Y stop · 39 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 175 designated routes (499 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Mountain View Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Deadwood Campground | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Deadwood Campground | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Park Creek (Idaho) | National forest campground | 2.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Kirkham Campground | Private campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.