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Rattlesnake Campground and Group sites - reserve
Overview:
Rattlesnake Campground is located approximately 14 miles north of Crouch, Idaho along the Middle Fork Payette River at an elevation of 3,621 feet.
The Middle Fork drainage offers excellent trail opportunities. Fishing and hunting are popular activities as well.
Natural Features:
The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Fork Payette River among Douglas fir and lodgepole pine trees, which offer partial shade. A few sites offer river views through the dense vegetation on the banks.
A variety of wildlife makes its home in the Middle Fork drainage, including deer, elk and red-tailed hawks.
Recreation:
The Middle Fork Payette River offers good to excellent fishing most of the year. Anglers cast for whitefish and rainbow trout.
Many trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback and ATV riding can be found in the area. The One Spoon Trail, Rattlesnake Trail and 465 ATV Trail are all in the vicinity of the campground.
In-season big game hunting for deer, elk and bear is a popular activity in the surrounding mountains.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 2021 Scheduled to open May 7. |
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| Operational Hours: | May - October |
| Reservations: | Reservations can be made HERE at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking |
| Fees: | Campground may be rented as one group site or is made up of several single sites. (Depending on reservations.) Individual sites are unavailable when reserved as a group site. This is a fee campground. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Extra vehicle fees may apply. No firearms allowed within 150 yards |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Closest Towns: | Garden Valley, Idaho |
| Water: | drinking water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Information Center: | Facilities:The campground consists of 11 sites with the capasity of 10 people per site. Units can accomodate an RV length of up to 35 feet. Group site maximum is 100 people. Two sites are handicap accessible, as is one of two vault toilets. All units have tables, grills and fire pits.Ten parking spurs are available, each 50-75' in length. Additional camping is available at nearby Hardscrabble and Trail Creek Campgrounds. |
General Information
Directions:From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 north 35 miles to Banks, Idaho. At Banks, turn east onto the Banks-Lowman Highway 17 and proceed to Crouch, Idaho.
From Crouch, continue north on Forest Service Road 698 approximately 14 miles to Rattlesnake Campground, which is located on the west side of the road.
Parking:
Units have parking and can accommodate small to medium RVs up to a length of 35 feet.
Activities
Mountain Biking
There are several trails in the surrounding area.| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Campground Camping
Total of 11 sites.Group Camping
Group Camping is available. Visit the website: www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
River and Stream Fishing
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game manages the river fisheries. Fishing is good to excellent most of the year. Fishing occurs from the riverbanks. Whitefish and rainbow trout are the predominate species.| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Day Hiking
There are several trails in the surrounding area.| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Horse Riding
There are several trails in the surrounding area.| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Big Game Hunting
Big game (deer, elk & bear) is best on the higher slopes throughout the surrounding mountains during the legal season.| Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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OHV Camping
Picnicking
Picnic tables are in the surrounding area.Group Picnicking
Scenic Driving
Take a drive and enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounds you.Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
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| Parking: | up to 35 feet long recreational vehicle |
| Toilets: | vault, accessible for people with disabilities |
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