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Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake Campground is located near Emmett in the Boise National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby hills and valleys. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Visitors can explore the Payette River and enjoy hiking trails in the surrounding forest.

Description

National Forest

Boise National Forest

Overview

Rattlesnake Campground is located 13 miles north of Crouch, Idaho along the Middle Fork Payette River at an elevation of 3621 feet. The Middle Fork drainage offers a variety of excellent trails. Fishing and hunting are popular activities as well.

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.

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.

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Location

Rattlesnake is located in Idaho

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Crouch, travel north on Forest Road 698 approximately 14 miles to the campground, which is located on the left-hand side of the road.

Address

EMMETT RANGER DISTRICT 1805 HIGHWAY 16, #5
Emmett, ID 83617

Coordinates

44.2659306 N
115.8800194 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2020

Lovely riverside camping

Great camping right next to the river. Well maintained with access to water (hand pump) and vault toilets. The sites work well for travel trailers (medium size to small) or tents. There were a couple pull through sites. Trees provide partial shade but the campground is in a pretty steep valley so no real sunsets or morning sunrises.

  • Review photo of Rattlesnake by Adam C., July 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Rattlesnake by Adam C., July 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Rattlesnake by Adam C., July 14, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Rattlesnake?

    Rattlesnake allows vehicles up to 75 feet.

  • Does Rattlesnake have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Rattlesnake does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Rattlesnake?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Rattlesnake. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Rattlesnake, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Rattlesnake?

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