Established Camping
Hayfork Group Campground
Hayfork Group Campground is located near Idaho City in the Boise National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby rivers and streams. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Visitors can explore the historic sites of Idaho City and enjoy outdoor activities at Lucky Peak State Park.
Description
National Forest
Boise National Forest
Overview
Hayfork Group Campground is located 49 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, along scenic Highway 21. Historic Idaho City is just 12 miles south of the campground. Visitors enjoy fishing in Mores Creek and exploring local trails.
Recreation
Mores Creek runs between the highway and the campground, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing. Numerous trails are in the area, providing ample opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding. In the winter, the area becomes a playground for back country skiers and snowmobiles.
Natural Features
The campground is situated at the foot of a ponderosa pine-forested hillside along Highway 21, at an elevation of 5,100 feet. The campsite, however, is in an open area with limited shade. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant in the surrounding area.
Nearby Attractions
Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork and Banner Ridge, offering historic sites, hot springs pools and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest along the way.
Location
Hayfork Group Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Idaho City, take Highway 21 north for about 11 miles to the campground. The entrance is on the east side of the road.
Address
HIGHWAY 21
Idaho city, ID 83706
Coordinates
43.9086111 N
115.6963889 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 56 min from Boise
- 2 hrs 30 min from Twin Falls
- 3 hrs 49 min from Pocatello
- 5 hrs 10 min from Lewiston
