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Overview: Deadwood Campground is a small campground that is located at the scenic confluence of the Deadwood River and the South Fork of the Payette River on the Banks-Lowman Road 17. Visitors enjoy rafting, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork Payette River, and hiking the nearby trails. The campground is adjacent from the river acces point. Natural Features: The campground is situated at the foot of a forested hillside. Towering Ponderosa pines are scattered throughout the site, offering partial shade. Summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Recreation: The Deadwood Ridge trailhead is located in this campground, and the campground also serves as a river access point for the South Fork of the Payette River. Camping use at this site is moderate. Driveway lengths for RV's are limited to camp trailers less than 15 feet in length. Nearby Attractions: Numerous natural hot springs pools can be found along the Banks-Lowman Highway, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway. The area offers scenic views, wildlife watching, historical information kiosks and several trail opportunities. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities on the South Fork and Main Payette Rivers. Several companies in the area offer guided half and full-day trips.
From Boise, Idaho, travel State Highway 55 north 38 miles to Banks, Idaho. Turn east onto the (Banks/Lowman Road) State Highway 17 and proceed along the scenic highway approximately 30 miles to the campground.
Great place for a 1-2 night camping spot. One advantage to this spot is that it is right by the highway but that also means that night and day you can hear and see the cars, but if something goes wrong its nice to know that grabbing a ride to town is easy. There is a spot down by the river that you can only barely see the road and the sound of the river blocks any other sound which is very nice. There is also hiking here which is fun to do
Great small campground that fills up fast. The trail is easy-moderate in difficulty. The campground has vault toilets and spigot water available. Also, if you like watching rafting companies launch with wide-eyed customers, that's right across the road. :)
This is a nice little campground for quick getaways. I can have a campfire, the bathroom is always clean. You are right next to the river and a short drive to hot springs. I especially like going down to the river, sitting on a big rock there enjoying the river and the trees, and watching river raft groups and kayakers launching off down the river.
