Lowman Ranger District (including Elk Creek)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Community of Lowman: 

Lowman is a small mountain community that has grown up along 12 miles of the South Fork of the Payette River, on State Highway 21. Recreation opportunities abound.  Depending on the season, you may camp, hike, horseback ride, bike, motorcycle, or ATV on beautiful trails; fish, hunt, cross-country ski, or snowmobile.  The South Fork of the Payette River is considered one of the premier kayaking and rafting rivers in the country.  After a hard day of work or play there are numerous hot springs to soak in.  There are approximately 200 year round residents in the community and the summer population swells with visitors.

 

Duty Station Specifics:

Lowman, Idaho, is located approximately 75 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho.  The District covers 479,000 acres.  Activities managed by the District includes vegetation management programs, mining, outfitter-guide services, wildlife and fish programs, recreational lease holding, and both developed and dispersed camping.  Wildlife is abundant in the area.

 

There is limited government housing available.  There are few private homes or mobile homes for sale or rent in the immediate vicinity, although there are numerous homes available in the nearby community of Garden Valley and Crouch, approximately 25 miles from the District office.

 

There is a one-room elementary school for grades K-6.  Grades 7-12 ride a bus 24 miles to Garden Valley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is one church in Lowman, a non-denominational church that conducts Sunday services year round.  There are also several community churches, a Catholic church, and an LDS church located in Garden Valley.

The Lowman Ambulance is staffed by local volunteer EMTs, and is available 24 hours a day.  The closest medical clinic is located in Garden Valley, which is staffed with an MD.

There is also a local volunteer fire department that serves the Lowman community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Area Businesses:

There are several businesses located in Lowman that provide the following services:  2 motels, a coffee shop & deli, 2 café/restaurants, 1 convenience store, 2 gas stations.

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