Boise National Forest, Idaho
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 65 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups or flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 65 ft. Not listed: showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 10
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 65 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 4,187 ft
Official fee information
There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 44.09278, -115.47583 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Bonneville 9.1 mi straight-line
- Pine Flats (Id) 10.4 mi straight-line
- Edna Creek Campground 16.8 mi straight-line
- Bad Bear Campground 16.8 mi straight-line
- Hayfork Group Cg 16.8 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Helende Campground is located 10 miles east of Lowman, Idaho, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,100 feet. The South Fork Payette River lies a few hundred yards away. Visitors enjoy fishing and rafting on the river, soaking at nearby Kirkham Hot Springs and exploring the extensive Kirkham Ridge Trail.
Recreation
The South Fork Payette River offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing. The Deadwood and Danskin River Access areas are nearby.
Popular Kirkham Hot Springs is less than 5 miles west of the campground along Highway 21. A trail with staircases leads down to the soaking pools on the riverside.
Kirkham Ridge Trail is one of the Lowman Ranger District's premier trails. It begins near Kirkham Campground and stretches through beautiful country for 35 miles, connecting with many other trails in the area. It is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Sections of the trail are open seasonally to off-road vehicles.
Facilities
The campground contains single-family sites, all of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a dense forest of lodgepole and Ponderosa pine, which offers plentiful shade in most sites. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Deer and elk may be seen wandering through the area on occasion.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Lowman - 7.1 mi away, station at 3,920 ft - 267 ft lower than the campground (4,187 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 16 | - |
| Feb | 40 | 18 | - |
| Mar | 49 | 25 | - |
| Apr | 56 | 30 | - |
| May | 68 | 35 | - |
| Jun | 77 | 41 | - |
| Jul | 87 | 45 | - |
| Aug | 86 | 42 | - |
| Sep | 76 | 37 | - |
| Oct | 61 | 28 | - |
| Nov | 43 | 22 | - |
| Dec | 33 | 16 | - |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.