About Bull Trout
Number of accommodations: 32
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (312)
What Guests Are Saying
Bull Trout is praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting, particularly around Martin Lake, with clean facilities and well-maintained grounds. Camp host Beth receives frequent commendations for her friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing the overall experience. While some reviewers noted the proximity of campsites to neighbors and the rough access road, these issues are outweighed by the positive aspects of the campground.
What Guests Are Saying
Bull Trout is praised for its beautiful, peaceful setting, particularly around Martin Lake, with clean facilities and well-maintained grounds. Camp host Beth receives frequent commendations for her friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing the overall experience. While some reviewers noted the proximity of campsites to neighbors and the rough access road, these issues are outweighed by the positive aspects of the campground.
Review Summary
Steven C
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BUL1
Two Great Lakes for kids to swim,kayak, paddle board, and fish.
Tim W
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BULL
It is difficult to get a camping spot at times because the campground fills up so fast. Nice campground, nice lake, but gets pretty crowded.
Tim W
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BULL
It is difficult to get a camping spot at times because the campground fills up so fast. Nice campground, nice lake, but gets pretty crowded.
Tim W
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BULL
It is difficult to get a camping spot at times because the campground fills up so fast. Nice campground, nice lake, but gets pretty crowded.
Boyd H
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: BUL1
We started camping at Bull Trout several years ago. In those days you could simply drive up and choose a spot. Now we have to make reservations far in advance. The campground is very beautiful. The camp hosts do a good job. What I don't like, especially on the week-end, are the crowds and the noise. The people are nice people, I'm sure. A big reason I love to get out in the mountains is the quiet and peacefulness of the surroundings. There is nothing that be done about the crowds. I don't have to like it. Unfortunately, Bull Trout CG is only 2 hours from Boise. Too bad it isn't a 6 hour drive from Boise. That would get rid of the Boise crowds.
I'm of an age that I was fortunate to grow up and never were crowds a problem. It's changed and not for the better.
So there it is, Thank You,
Boyd H.
Anne Marie B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BULL
Love the campground, but the hosting is definitely lacking. There were several squatters along the lake (#13/14 thereabouts) who openly admitted they were there for 2 weeks and hadn't paid or registered. They never saw the host and neither did I. I rarely left my campsite. I wanted to swap my site for one of those spaces (since I saw they weren't paid for) and asked the host about it and he said "they shouldn't be doing that, it's a $75 fine." However, it appears that nothing was done about it as they were still there. Another friend of mine camped there labor day and encountered the same thing. They managed to get the site by talking to the squatters.
Ted I
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BUL1
Great location for families with many activities to do.
Brad R
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 038 - Horse Camp, Double Site, Loop: HORS
Overcrowded neighbor camp and noisy.
Boyd H
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: BUL1
We started camping at Bull Trout several years ago. In those days you could simply drive up and choose a spot. Now we have to make reservations far in advance. The campground is very beautiful. The camp hosts do a good job. What I don't like, especially on the week-end, are the crowds and the noise. The people are nice people, I'm sure. A big reason I love to get out in the mountains is the quiet and peacefulness of the surroundings. There is nothing that be done about the crowds. I don't have to like it. Unfortunately, Bull Trout CG is only 2 hours from Boise. Too bad it isn't a 6 hour drive from Boise. That would get rid of the Boise crowds.
I'm of an age that I was fortunate to grow up and never were crowds a problem. It's changed and not for the better.
So there it is, Thank You,
Boyd H.
Anne Marie B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BULL
Love the campground, but the hosting is definitely lacking. There were several squatters along the lake (#13/14 thereabouts) who openly admitted they were there for 2 weeks and hadn't paid or registered. They never saw the host and neither did I. I rarely left my campsite. I wanted to swap my site for one of those spaces (since I saw they weren't paid for) and asked the host about it and he said "they shouldn't be doing that, it's a $75 fine." However, it appears that nothing was done about it as they were still there. Another friend of mine camped there labor day and encountered the same thing. They managed to get the site by talking to the squatters.
Location Bull Trout
Address:
7359 Hwy 21
Lowman, ID, 83637
United States
From Boise, Idaho, take State Street to Highway 55 north. At Banks, take Highway 17/Banks-Lowman Highway to Lowman. Take Highway 21 east to milepost 107. Turn left on Forest Road 520. Proceed on dirt road 2 miles to the campground.
The campground is accessible via Highway 55 to the north from Boise, and Highway 21 to the east near Lowman.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.298 / -115.256
Elevation: 2114 feet
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Last updated: July 10, 2026
