Recreation Region: Lowman Ranger District
Deer Flat Campground
The Deer Flat Campground is a primitive camp. Since there are no amenities there are no fees.
It is located along the North Fork of Deer Creek which is a small tributary of Deer Creek. The campground is well shaded by lodgepole pine and Douglas-Fir. The site is seldom used except during fall hunting seasons.
Access to the campground is normally not available until June. There is no trash service, please pack it out!!! Driveway lengths for RVs are limited. Trailers and larger RVs are not advised to use this site.
General Information
For site specific question, contact the Lowman Ranger District.
June - September
No fee campground, no water.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.40913
Longitude: -115.55389
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 proceed 31 miles to Lowman, Idaho.
- 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 and past the Elk Creek Guard Station Cabins.
- Continue along the FS Road 579 until you arrive at Deer Flat Camping area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
