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Lake Lowell

Nampa · Caldwell, Idaho — Canyon County.

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7,083Surface acres
4Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 54082689).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Lowell is in Idaho

The red circle marks Lake Lowell.

Fast facts

About Lake Lowell

  • County: Canyon
  • Cities & towns on the shore: Nampa, Caldwell
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 24 mi from Boise and 131 mi from Twin Falls, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Idaho: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Idaho

Official IDFG pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 4 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 14 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Lake Lowell shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Decoy RV Park (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Lake Lowell East Boat Ramp (Boat launch)41 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  4. 4Lake Lowell East Boat Ramp
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 54082689), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Lake Lowell

We found 14 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Lowell, 7 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

8 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Idaho

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Lake Lowell, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (43.5563, -116.6725). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Lowell. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Lake Lowell

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in MT (America/Boise), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    4 public access sites listed, 4 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.5610, -116.6616
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.5878, -116.7287
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.5256, -116.6343
    Lake Lowell East Boat Ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating43.5581, -116.6480

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Lake Lowell

    How big is Lake Lowell?

    Lake Lowell covers about 7,083 acres in Nampa and Caldwell, Idaho (Canyon County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Lowell?

    Yes. 4 public trailer launches are listed: Lake Lowell East Boat Ramp, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Lowell?

    Yes. We list 14 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 7 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Lowell?

    Lake Lowell touches Nampa and Caldwell in Canyon County, Idaho.

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