Mountain View

Sunshines down behind trees in the mountain view campground
Campsite amenities
Mountain view site 3
Sunshines down behind trees in the mountain view campground
MOUNTAIN VIEW

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

11 total sites

RV Sites

11 sites

About Mountain View

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.

Number of accommodations: 11

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 19 to Sep 7

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Connectivity and Media

Connectivity and Media

  • Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003 - Double Site, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004 - Double Site, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013 - Double Site, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: MOUN RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (73)

What Guests Are Saying

Mountain View campground offers a beautiful setting by the South Fork of the Payette River, with generous, well-maintained sites and easy river access. Many visitors appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and scenic views, along with nearby hiking options. However, there were concerns about the camp host's lack of attentiveness to facilities, particularly regarding cleanliness and supplies, as well as noise from nearby traffic.

Review Summary

4.5
73 reviews
5
71.2%
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4
12.3%
9
3
11.0%
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2
5.5%
4
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Don C

Verified

August 16, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: MOUN

3

Beautiful campground on the South Fork of the Payette River.

Allison M

Verified

August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: MOUN

2

Right off the road and NONSTOP vehicle noise all night (still pretty loud even down by the river). Not much shade for a lot of the sites, but I’m sure that helped keep the bugs down.

Not the best campground if you have active kids that want to ride bikes since it’s so small, but it was clean at least. River access was good/easy but the recent landslide really muddied up the river.

Fortunately Julie Creek Trail and some forest service roads are nearby for hiking and bike riding.

Patricia T

Verified

August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: MOUN

4

Always a great place to camp!
Did need to encourage the camp host to clean the bathroom and resupply toilet paper. After a friendly talk he got right on it. We so appreciated that action.

Eliza A

Verified

July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MOUN

5

Had a lovely time spending the night alongside the river. Very peaceful to hear the river at night :)

Courtney O

Verified

July 21, 2026 Stayed at: 003 - Double Site, Loop: MOUN

4

We love Mountain View. It is a beautiful, fairly small and close to the river.

Lina S

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: MOUN

3

We always have a wonderful time here. Been coming here for 35 years. Something is wrong with the camp host the past two years. Never see him. Never refills the toilet paper, good thing we know where it is and filled up the campground for the people there. Never cleans the bathrooms. Yall should find a better host.

Jocelyn W

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOUN

5

We had campsite 10 and it was awesome! Right on the river, enough space to not feel crowded and right next to the bathrooms. We would stay again!

Sean I

Verified

July 11, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: MOUN

5

Great experience

Lois A

Verified

July 9, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOUN

5

Beautiful location!

Fred P

Verified

July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: MOUN

3

We have been camping at Mountain View for 20+ years and love its location by the river. The campsites are generous and well maintained.

Location Mountain View

Address:
7359 Hwy 21
Lowman, ID, 83637
United States

Highway access

Mountain View is accessible via Idaho State Highway 21, which runs approximately 12 miles to the east of Lowman.

Elevation: 1167 feet

Distance to downtown

1.3 mi drive to downtown Lowman (about 4 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • This campground is near Lowman, Idaho, not near Stanley, Redfish Lake or the Sawtooth National Recreation Area
  • Idaho OHV Safety Message
  • A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground
  • Additional single-family 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 7, 2026

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