USDA Forest Service · Idaho

Barneys Campground (Boise National Forest, ID)

USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States

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Sites
8
Hookups
5 with water, 8 no hookups
Season
June 19 to September 30
Cost
There is a $5 fee for vehicles entering the campground for day use.
Max RV length
50 ft
Drinking water
Yes
Showers
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
5,377 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Boise National Forest
Nearest town
LOWMAN
Address
7359 HIGHWAY 21, LOWMAN, ID, 83637
Activities
Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Water Skiing

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About

Overview

Barneys Campground is located on the northeast shore of scenic Deadwood Reservoir at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular activities at this site.

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Recreation

Because of its remote location, Deadwood Reservoir is quiet and unpopulated, making for great fishing for Chinook and Kokanee salmon, and rainbow and cutthroat trout. Boating, water skiing, canoeing and kayaking are popular on the lake. A boat ramp is located about 2 miles away at Cozy Cove Campground.

Many trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback and ATV riding are in the area.

Facilities

This primitive campground offers waterfront sites with direct shoreline access. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no electricity. Drinking water is provided nearby in the Hower's campground. Roads and parking spurs within the site are dirt.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a mixed-growth pine forest, which offers plentiful shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant. The entire campground affords views of the reservoir.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January32°16°-4°46°11 of 11
February33°18°-8°45°11 of 11
March40°25°7°55°11 of 11
April43°26°15°66°11 of 11
May53°32°24°72°11 of 11
June69°43°29°84°5 of 11
July83°54°40°93°0 of 11
August82°53°42°91°0 of 11
September69°45°34°83°0 of 11
October54°33°6°72°7 of 10
November44°26°-3°61°10 of 10
December32°14°-1°46°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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