Established Camping
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.
Location
Rattlesnake is located in Idaho
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 50 min from Boise
- 3 hrs 34 min from Twin Falls
- 4 hrs 53 min from Lewiston
- 5 hrs 28 min from Walla Walla
