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Banner Creek Campground

Lowman, Idaho · Custer County · Campground

A nice campground along Highway 21 in the trees with a small creek running through. Campground has 5 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. The campground amemities include a vault toilet. No drinking water is available and the campground is limited to trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet lon…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Banner Creek Campground

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High62°F
Avg Low38°F
Peak Rain Chance10%
Humidity48%
UV (avg)7
Air Quality41 · Good
Today
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Light Drizzle
53°/40°
💧 8%🌬 12mph
6:00 AM9:16 PM
Sun
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Overcast
59°/36°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
6:00 AM9:17 PM
Mon
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Overcast
61°/36°
💧 10%🌬 12mph
5:59 AM9:18 PM
Tue
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Overcast
66°/39°
💧 1%🌬 13mph
5:59 AM9:18 PM
Wed
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Overcast
70°/41°
💧 3%🌬 10mph
5:58 AM9:19 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Banner Creek Campground

A nice campground along Highway 21 in the trees with a small creek running through. Campground has 5 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. The campground amemities include a vault toilet. No drinking water is available and the campground is limited to trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet long; there are no hookups within the campground.

How to Get There

From Stanley:Drive 21 miles northwest on Highway 75, campground is on the left side of the Hwy. From Boise:Drive 111 miles NE on Highway 21 towards Stanley. Look for campsite on right side of highway.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

What to Pack for Your Stay

Tuned to the live forecast for this park.

👔 What to Wear

  • 👕
    Long-sleeve shirt
    Synthetic or merino, sun-protective.
  • 🧥
    Light shell or windbreaker
    Even on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 12 mph).
  • 👖
    Hiking pants or convertible
    Layer for variable conditions.
  • 🥾
    Trail runners or low boots
    Comfortable, broken in.

🎒 What to Pack

  • 💧
    Water
    Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
  • 🍫
    High-energy snacks
    A snack for the trail.
  • 🧴
    Sun protection (UV 7)
    SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
  • 🩹
    First-aid kit
    Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
  • 🗺
    Offline map
    Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.

Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.

Plan Your Visit to Banner Creek Campground

Heading to Banner Creek Campground? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Banner Creek Campground?

No central reservation system listed for Banner Creek Campground. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/239944) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Banner Creek Campground?

From Stanley:Drive 21 miles northwest on Highway 75, campground is on the left side of the Hwy. From Boise:Drive 111 miles NE on Highway 21 towards Stanley. Look for campsite on right side of highway.