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

Scott M

Verified

August 13, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: PINE

4

I enjoyed the stay overnight. Facilities were adequate and comfortable with a nearby restroom. I thought the sites might have been spaced out a bit more, but the campers on both sides of us were quiet and respectful. It was a plus that the campground was also a site of one of many hot springs in the area which we hiked down to about 1/4 mile. First a dip in the hot spring and then a cool down in the river! Nice natural addition to the campsite!!

Nicolle B

Verified

August 12, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: PINE

4

Only 1 other person there first week of August - but smoke was a little bad.
I got to be in the hot springs all alone - very fun.
Nice shade - good stop between Garden Valley and Idaho City.

Erik B

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: PINE

2

Nice camp site with a beautiful river and springs.

Jeri J

Verified

July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 019 - Double Site, Loop: PINE

4

Online booking reservation was pretty easy with email follow-ups. A decent campground and near some hot springs, an easy trail to get there. The campground could have used some cleanup after some work to get rid of some infestation. Downed branches left in camping spots. Overgrown grass under and all around picnic tables. Outhouses were well stocked with toilet paper. Not a lot of shade at site 19 but lots of room for the double site.

Frank F

Verified

July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PINE

1

This campsite is a disaster. They recently logged in the campground and left all the limbs and brush in the sites. One of the two bathrooms was locked and the other was about to overflow. People were running their generators at midnight, every rule was being broken and no camp host on site.

Jason O

Verified

July 24, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: PINE

1

This campsite had recently undergone tree removal for beetles, I believe. When we got there, the campsite we had reserved couldn’t fit a camper (even though it said one was allowed on the booking page) and there was debris everywhere. There was also nobody else there and the camp host was not around. We ended up camping somewhere else. I would not recommend this campsite until it gets cleaned up properly.

Sara H

Verified

December 21, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: PINE

5

I love the hot springs here! Fun in the summer at night.

Stephanie H

Verified

July 19, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: PINE

4

Good spot for camping. Loved having the river and hot springs close. Vault toilet was out of toilet paper and very full when we arrived so it was good we brought our own.

James L

Verified

July 3, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: PINE

1

Campground had garbage scattered around it and the restroom toilet was completely full with flys all in the inside. The hot springs are just springs and not hot at all…. We drove off and went down towards Garden valley to Hot springs campground and stayed…. It was a million times better. I’ll never ever step foot much less stay at pine flat.

I want my money back since it was nasty and we had to pay to stay at hot springs campground

DJ P

Verified

June 28, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: PINE

5

Nice spot and very peaceful.

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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