Helende

Overview

Helende Campground is located 10 miles east of Lowman, Idaho, along Highway 21 at an elevation of 4,100 feet. The South Fork Payette River lies a few hundred yards away. Visitors enjoy fishing and rafting on the river, soaking at nearby Kirkham Hot Springs and exploring the extensive Kirkham Ridge Trail.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Fee

From $5 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

+1-208-259-3361

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Helende, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• HelendeHike · 0.0 mi from campShow on map
• KirkhamHike · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Pine Flats (id)Hike · 10.4 mi from campShow on map
• Jenny Lake TrailheadTrailhead · 7.1 mi from campShow on map
• Warm Springs Trailhead (Airstrip)Trailhead · 9.0 mi from campShow on map
• Gold Fork TrailheadTrailhead · 9.5 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Jackson PeakPeak · 8,107 ft · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
• Archie MountainPeak · 7,661 ft · 3.3 mi from campShow on map
• Kirkham Hot SpringsHot spring · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• Bonneville Hot SpringsHot spring · 9.1 mi from campShow on map
• Big FallsWaterfall · 12.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Steamboat Gulch Sledding & Tubing HillSkiing and snowshoeing · 25.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.