Kirkham Campground Boise National Forest Idaho

Kirkham Overview

Kirkham Campground has 16 campsites and is located next to the South Fork Payette River just east of Lowman.

The campground contains several single-family sites and one double site, all of which are accessible. Each site is also equipped with a gravel parking spur, picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Some sites have small picnic shelters for shade.

Amenities include vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. Firewood is also available to purchase from the camp host.  A small gas station/cafe and mechanic are nearby. Cell service is not available in the area.

Kirkham Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Popular Kirkham Hot Springs is located at the river’s edge within the campground. A trail with staircases leads down to the soaking pools and small steaming waterfalls.

The South Fork Payette River offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing. The Deadwood and Danskin River Access areas are also nearby.

Kirkham Ridge Trail is one of the Lowman Ranger District’s premier trails. It begins less than 1/4-mile away and stretches through beautiful country for 35 miles, connecting with many other trails in the area. It is open to hiking, mountain biking and horses. Sections of the trail are open seasonally to off-road vehicles.

Other campgrounds in the area include Helende, Park Creek, Pine Flats and Bonneville.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trap Shooting

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Hot Springs
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rafting
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Whitewater Kayaking
• Wildlife Viewing