There are plenty of campgrounds in the Sawtooths. Don't expect showers, laundry and other amenities generally found in national parks. The Mountain View campground in Lowman is on the banks of the Payette River. From these campgrounds, the views of the river, dense woods and the mountains beyond are breathtaking. The Julie Creek hiking trail, which can be reached from here, starts with a gentle gradient and soon becomes steep.
Dense trees provide shade, and the river's roaring rapids are the only sound around.
Idaho 21 follows the South Fork of the Payette River for several miles until we reach much higher elevations and the river disappears into the snow-covered peaks. Even in late-May, several feet of snow can be seen piled up on either side of the road. The Grandjean View Point offers a spectacular view of the Sawtooths. Winter for cross country skiing. Campsites under the Idaho Parks and Recreation System have at least one site designed for wheelchair access.