Helende

US Forest Service · Idaho

Helende in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

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. Recreation The South Fork Payette River offers whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing. The Deadwood and Danskin River Access areas are nearby.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$12/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

50

Season

End of May- End of September

Listed facilities

drinking water, toilets (as published by the agency)

Coordinates

44.09278, -115.47583

Nearest sites we map

• Kirkham6 km · US Forest Service
• Park Creek (Idaho)9 km · US Forest Service
• Mountain View10 km · US Forest Service
• Warm Springs Guard Station13 km · US Forest Service
• Bonneville15 km · US Forest Service
• Deadwood Campground15 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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