Recreation Region: Lowman Ranger District

Bull Trout Lake Campground & Group sites

The Bull Trout Campground lies adjacent to the 100-acre Bull Trout Lake and 6-acre Martin Lake which offer great fishing from shore or non-motorized boat. The campground offers group sites for that special reunion or company retreat and equestrian sites for the horseback riding enthusiast.

Use is high during the summer months and the campsites are usually full on weekends and holidays. The road into the campground is usually not clear of snow until the middle of June, please check with the Lowman Ranger District for current road conditions.

Natural Features:

The campground is situated in a mixed-growth forest of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine, which offers partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant.

Recreation:

Bull Trout Lake offers excellent canoeing and kayaking opportunities, as the lake is for non-motorized watercraft only. Anglers fish for brook and rainbow trout. A primitive boat ramp is located on the west side of the lake.

Martin Lake is nearby, offering canoeing and fishing. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout.

Many miles of trails can be found in the area, including the 11-mile Warm Spring Trail for hikers. The 35-mile Kirkham Ridge Trail is open to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and dirt biking.

Video of Bull Trout Campground; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXLa1LY-OVU

Reservations

General Information

Facilities:

This is a fee campground with 38 sites. Groups sites (1-100 people) and sites with horse accommodations also available. This campground contains group, equestrian and single and double campsites, many of which are accessible. The group sites can accommodate up to 50 people each.

Equestrian sites each contain a corral and large parking spur. Campers must have a horse to stay on an equestrian site. Some sites are on the waterfront and have direct lake access, others have lake views.

Trash collection is provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are dirt. A campground host is on-site. This is bear country so please keep a clean your campsite and be bear aware.

For site specific question, contact the Lowman Ranger District.

Mid-June - End of September

This is a fee campground with 38 sites. Some sites are available on a first come first served basis, others can be reserved by visiting Recreation.gov
Fee Envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Please bring cash or check. Extra vehicle fees may apply.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.30606

Longitude: -115.2572

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.
At milepost 107, turn left onto Forest Service Road 520. Proceed along the dirt road 2 miles to the campground.