Fishing along a forested creek draws campers to Hayfork Group Campground, a US Forest Service site in Boise National Forest open from mid-May through late September. The access road is rough, so drivers should plan accordingly. At $150 per night, this is a group-oriented reservation, with water and sewer hookups accommodating RVs up to 45 feet. Dense tree cover provides good privacy between sites, and the creek runs close by. Pets and campfires are both permitted. Anglers and tent campers looking for a wooded creek setting off Highway 21 will find this site worth the drive.
Description
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.
Facilities
This group campground provides four drive-in single campsites, two walk-in single campsites, and one large tent-only group campsite. It can accommodate up to 50 people and is a great location for family reunions or small weddings. The site is equipped with multiple tables, a grill and a campfire circle with benches. There is also a large open general parking area for excess vehicles.Vault toilets, a handpump for drinking water and dumpster are provided. Parking spurs are paved. Due to the campground's proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. Campsites: Site 1: Tent only, general parking lot Site 2: Tent only, general parking lot Site 3: RV, Trailer, Tent Use; Driveway L= 25', W= 20' Site 4: RV, Trailer, Tent Use; Driveway L= 33', W= 25' Site 5: RV, Trailer, Tent Use; Driveway L= 43', W= 31' Site 6 (Group Site) : Tent only, general parking lot Site 7: Tent only, Driveway L= 44', W= 19'
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. Hayfork Creek flows through the campground.
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.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-3700.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHayfork Group Campground is located in Idaho near Idaho City
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.
Coordinates
43.9086111 N
115.6963889 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 56 min from Boise, ID
- 2 hrs 30 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 49 min from Pocatello, ID
- 5 hrs 10 min from Lewiston, ID
