State: Idaho
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 34
Elevation: 4190
County: Boise
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: Helende is hidden in a thick conifer forest which shades the campground nicely. The South Fork Payette River lies a few hundred yards from the campground. Use is moderate during the summer months and is occasionally full on weekends. Use during hunting season is becoming increasingly popular.
Fees: $15 (2011)
Usage: Moderate
Water: Drinking Water
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Closest Town: Boise
Directions: From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 to Banks. Turn east and travel on Forest Highway 24 (Banks-Lowman Highway 17) to Lowman. Turn left on Highway 21. Campground is located at milepost 82.