Bonneville
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates from late May through September 30, with vault toilets, potable water, and trash collection available. After September 30, dispersed camping is permitted until snow closes access, but no services are provided.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 5:21PM MDT until September 18 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
FFWBOI The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Wapiti Burn Area in... Northeastern Boise County in southwestern Idaho... * Until 815 PM MDT. * At 521 PM MDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Wapiti Burn Area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Wapiti Burn Area. SOURCE...Emergency management reported debris on Idaho State Highway 21 between mileposts 103 and 105. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Wapiti Burn Area. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Warm Springs Guard Station.
Flash Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:50AM MDT until September 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar areas. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho, including the following areas, in south central Idaho, Western Magic Valley. In southwest Idaho, Boise Mountains, Camas Prairie, Lower Treasure Valley, Upper Treasure Valley and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding or debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Idaho City, Fairfield, Lowman, Horseshoe Bend, Pine, Prairie, Atlanta, Anderson Dam, Corral, Centerville, Pioneerville, Garden Valley, Banks, Gardena, Crouch, Placerville, Trinity Lakes, Rocky Bar, Dutch Creek Guard Station and Featherville. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
Bonneville Campground is nestled in a forest of Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir at 4,700 feet elevation on a bluff above Warm Springs Creek. The campground offers 22 sites including 21 single-family sites and one double site, with several ADA-accessible options. Four sites (009-012) are designated tent-only. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and potable water are available during the operating season. The main attraction is Bonneville Hot Springs, reached via a quarter-mile hiking trail from the campground. Warm Springs Creek provides good trout fishing right at the campground, while the South Fork Payette River across Highway 21 offers whitewater rafting, kayaking, and additional fishing. The area lies along the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, with numerous other natural hot springs pools nearby. After the regular season ends September 30, the area remains open for dispersed camping until snow closes access, though water, trash, and toilet services are not available during this period.
Directions
From Boise, take State Highway 55 north to Banks. Turn east on Banks-Lowman Highway 17 to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. The campground is located at milepost 91.5, approximately 19 miles east of Lowman.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 259-3361 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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