Recreation Region: Lowman Ranger District

Bear Valley Campground

The Bear Valley Campground is located along Bear Valley Creek which is one of the major headwater streams for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.

The campground is well shaded by a stand of lodgepole pine. However, many of the trees in the area are beginning to die due to a mountain pine beetle infestation.

Use is moderate to high during the summer months and hunting season, and the campground is often full on weekends.

There is no trash service, please pack it out!!! (Driveway lengths for RVs are limited. However, two sites will easily accommodate larger RV's and trailers.)

Reservations

General Information

For site specific question, contact the Lowman Ranger District.

Mid June - End of September

This campground has 10 sites and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are no fees, no water, no trash services. Please pack in pack out.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.41109

Longitude: -115.37006

Directions

From Boise, Idaho, travel north along State Highway 55 to Banks, Idaho approximately 38 miles.
At Banks, turn right (east) onto State Highway 17 (Banks/Lowman Road) and travel to Lowman, Idaho approximately 31 miles.
At Lowman, turn left at the intersection of State Highway 17 and State Highway 21. Proceed northeast towards Stanley, Idaho along State Highway 21 approximately 40 miles.
Along the route, you will travel past Banner Summit, Bull Trout Campground and eventually arrive at the Forest Service (FS) Road 579 turnoff.
Turn (west) onto FS Road 579 at Banner Creek/Cape Horn Summit. There is a big parking area and an information board.
Travel along FS Road 579 through Bear Valley. The campground is a short distance from the rest stop at Bruce Meadows.