Helende Campground

CampgroundPaid41 km from Idaho City, Idaho

Plot of OpenStreetMap data

Fee: Paid
Phone: +1-208-259-3361
Website: fs.usda.gov/r04/boise/recreation/helende-campground

Fifteen single-family sites have picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, potable water and trash collection are provided; some sites are reservable and others first-come.

Water and dump stations nearby

Potable water
water closed in October · Water fill station, near Idaho City · Fee not recorded
Helende Campground also records a tap, usually for campers; the nearest public one is shown.
More water fill stations nearby
34 mi from Helende Campground, in a straight lineDirections to water closed in October in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
RV dump station
Service point near Mountain Home · Fee not recorded
More RV dump stations nearby
51 mi from Helende Campground, in a straight lineDirections to Service point near Mountain Home in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Straight-line distance from Helende Campground. From OpenStreetMap: "fee not recorded" means no fee is tagged, not that it's free.

Recreation.gov

Book Helende on Recreation.gov

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…

Sites: 10
Check-in / out: 14:00 / 13:00

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), provided by federal agencies, updated October 13, 2026. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government.

Services & facilities

Drinking waterYes
Waste disposalNo
ElectricityNot recorded
ToiletsYes
ShowersNot recorded
Wi-FiNo
Dogs allowedNot recorded
Wheelchair accessNot recorded
BBQYes
Tents allowedYes
Caravans allowedYes
Motorhomes allowedYes

"Not recorded" means OpenStreetMap has no tag for it yet, not that it's missing.

Prices & opening

A fee is charged. Opening hours are not recorded. Check current prices on their website.

Getting there (GPS, access, height)

GPS coordinates

44.09337, -115.47507

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No height limit recorded. Check access and signage on arrival.

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