Featured amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates9 total sites
RV Sites
9 sites
About Helende
Number of accommodations: 9
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (48)
What Guests Are Saying
Helende campsite is praised for its cleanliness, friendly and helpful camp hosts, and quiet atmosphere, making it a great choice for families and groups. The proximity to the river and availability of firewood are additional highlights. However, some visitors noted the presence of loose dirt, limited shade, and aggressive chipmunks as minor drawbacks, along with occasional issues with restroom maintenance. Overall, it provides a pleasant outdoor experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Helende campsite is praised for its cleanliness, friendly and helpful camp hosts, and quiet atmosphere, making it a great choice for families and groups. The proximity to the river and availability of firewood are additional highlights. However, some visitors noted the presence of loose dirt, limited shade, and aggressive chipmunks as minor drawbacks, along with occasional issues with restroom maintenance. Overall, it provides a pleasant outdoor experience.
Review Summary
Mark B
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: HELE
Fantastic campsite, clean bathrooms, very quite, and a great host.
Lorena E
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HELE
Awesome site, very large and well maintained.
Word of warning- the water available at the site is a drinking fountain style set up, which makes filling bottles and pots tricky.
Johanna C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HELE
Great spot right by highway 21 but not too loud. Close to Kirkham hot springs. River access far but nice.
Walter H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: HELE
Wonderful camp host, nice open sites
jon s
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HELE
#1. Camp Host “Tall Paul” was soo Nice and informative!
#2. Super quiet and clean!
#3. Great location. Next to kirkham Hot Springs, and Sourdough Lodge for supplies.
#4. Great fishing hole in walking distance.
Brihanna S
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HELE
The campsite manager was incredible! He brought us a whole stack of information about the history of the land, the hotsprings and a map to get them. Plus it was clean, potty was fully stocked and the area was so peaceful.
Karla C
VerifiedJune 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: HELE
Beautiful views and clean restrooms!
Alicha L
VerifiedJune 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: HELE
Small & beautiful campground. Pump drinking water added functionality and charm. Clean vault toilets. Our site didn’t have much shade but it looked like all the others did. Hosts were friendly & helpful. Very close to river- though water was too high & tide too strong to swim or wade in. We would camp here at Helende, again.
Location Helende
Address:
7359 Hwy 21
Lowman, ID, 83637
United States
Elevation: 1277 feet
9.5 mi drive to downtown Lowman (about 15 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Idaho OHV Safety Message
- Maximum two vehicles per site; additional vehicles must use parking lot and pay a fee
- Day use fee for non-campers is $5
- Additional sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Please contact the Lowman Ranger District at 208-259-3361 for off-season camping information
- Click here for more information on the Boise National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
