Pine Flats (ID)

Pine flats, ray of sunshine shines on the campground
Shaded campsite
Site picnic table and fire ring
Picnic table and fire ring viewed through trees
Ray of light shines down on Pine Flats Campground

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

16 total sites

RV Sites

16 sites

About Pine Flats (ID)

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.

Number of accommodations: 16

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 8 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
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.

16 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 003, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 004 - Double Site, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 005, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 006, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 007, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 011, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 012, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 014, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 016, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 016A, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 017, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 019 - Double Site, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 020, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 021, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups
🚐 022, Loop: PINE RV
No Hookups

Reviews (72)

What Guests Are Saying

Pine Flats offers a peaceful camping experience with nearby hot springs and a beautiful river, making it an enjoyable spot for nature lovers. Many reviews highlight the comfort and adequacy of facilities, as well as the enjoyable hiking trails. However, some guests noted cleanliness issues and challenges with campsite arrangements, suggesting the need for better maintenance and clearer site descriptions.

Review Summary

4.0
72 reviews
5
51.4%
37
4
22.2%
16
3
8.3%
6
2
8.3%
6
1
9.7%
7

Brooke G

Verified

November 30, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: PINE

4

We loved this campsite. The river is a little fast here, but older kids and adults will have fun down the hill from campsite 6. The hot springs is a short 8-10 minute walk away and makes for an amazing early morning activity (gets a little busy after that). I wouldn't recommend campsites 5-7 for RV as you'll feel like you're camping in a parking lot. Those sites don't have separate driveways, it's more of a cul-de-sac. Tent campers can pitch their tents on the ground next to the pavement. It's just kinda....different. The rest of the campground is pretty standard for other Boise National Forest campgrounds. Definitely recommend!

Sara H

Verified

June 4, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: PINE

2

Five stars for our camp host Tall Paul, zero stars for recreation.gov on this one. Booked a Thursday night and then Friday and Saturday specifically said , First Come First Serve. Actually all the weekends for this site said that through summer. Some sites did say reserved when booking on Thursday so I could not choose those ones.
We check in and get settled to our spot, we are right next to another family and they must have got there just before us and they were getting set up. Flash forward to 10:30 (we were in an rv with our lights still on) and our host came by and wanted to know if were were checkin out next day or staying with a group who was coming in the morning in our spot and our neighbors spot. We said no and explained what rec.gov website said. Unfortunately he thought that’s what we were going to say because another camper that day said the same thing.
In the morning we met our neighbors and told the wife about our experience and she said THE SAME THING. Only bad part was her husband left for the day early because he had to go to work so she and her kids were stuck there with the trailer.
We ended up moving them to the only spot open for the weekend and we had to go find somewhere else on memorial weekend. Yup it was lame and sold out everywhere.
Grand total of 4 campsites (that I talked to) had this happen during our trip and had to leave same as us. I don’t know what happened and why people were allowed to book and why the weekend did not say reserved but we brought our 3 children and my mom drove separately, total disappointment for first weekend of summer break.

Kellie L

Verified

June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: PINE

5

The camp host was incredible! He was out and about each day of our stay. He checked in with us and other guests each day. The vault restroom was the cleanest I've ever used! Very pleased and we will be back!

Joy J

Verified

June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 004 - Double Site, Loop: PINE

5

Our camp host was amazing! He was helpful and cheerful. The hot springs was lovely, even if the hike down was more strenuous than expected.

Melissa D

Verified

June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: PINE

5

Very clean , quiet and peaceful. Loved my time there

cecil J

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PINE

1

no shade. hot springs were to small only 2 people at a time so never got to use them, left a day early. Camp host was very nice .

Kimberly F

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: PINE

5

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George S

Verified

June 16, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: PINE

5

Host always available and friendly. Rest rooms very clean

Matthew R

Verified

June 24, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: PINE

5

Absolutely beautiful spot. A little hot springs is on site and worth checking out.

Scott B

Verified

June 27, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: PINE

5

Awesome location, close to the Hwy but you wouldn’t know it. Easy hike down to the river & hot springs!

Location Pine Flats (ID)

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

Highway access

Pine Flats Campground is accessible via Highway 55, which connects to Boise and leads north toward Banks. The campground is located east of Banks along the Banks-Lowman Highway.

Elevation: 1130 feet

Distance to downtown

6.2 mi drive to downtown Lowman (about 12 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Idaho OHV Safety Message
  • 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 11, 2026

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