Rattlesnake
Boise National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: EMMETT, ID, ID
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Rattlesnake Campground offers excellent fishing for whitefish and rainbow trout on the Middle Fork Payette River, with diverse recreation including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Campers report recent renovations including new cook stands, firepits with swing-out grates, and a friendly camp host.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions and gray wolves present in area. Also expect black bears and skunks. Garter snakes and western fence lizards common.
Insider tips for Rattlesnake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site Bring self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available Secure food and trash due to bear and wildlife activity in area Hand water faucet requires attention to operate per camper review
Skip Rattlesnake if: You need RV hookups — not available at this campground. You require winter camping — seasonal operations May-October only. You're uncomfortable with large predators in the area.
Best time to visit Rattlesnake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Silver Creek Campground (Garden Valley, ID), Boiling Springs Cabin (Crouch, ID), Peace Valley Campground (EMMETT, ID), Cozy Cove (LOWMAN, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rattlesnake
Cell signal at Rattlesnake (EMMETT, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site
Bring self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available
Secure food and trash due to bear and wildlife activity in area
Hand water faucet requires attention to operate per camper review
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Boise National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Boise National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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