Rattlesnake
Rattlesnake is a national forest campground in Idaho. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 44.26593, -115.88002
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-351-1182
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Rattlesnake
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. Facilities The campground can be reserved as one large, accessible group site, which consists of nine single sites and one double site. This group site can accommodate up to 100 people. A two night minimum stay is required on weekends. A three night minimum stay is required on holiday weekends. Picnic and utility tables, campfire rings and a picnic shelter are provided. Two accessible vault toilets are also provided. Ten parking spurs are available, each 50-75' in length. Additional camping is available at nearby Hardscrabble and Trail Creek Campgrounds. 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 vari
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Redfish Rv Dump Site · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 152 designated routes (404 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Trail Creek Campground | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Hardscrabble Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Hardscrabble Campground | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Tie Creek Campground | National forest campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
| Tie Creek Campground | Private campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.