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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rattlesnake to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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EMMETT, ID, ID★ 5 (1 reviews)From $150/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV75 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain lions and gray wolves present in area. Also expect black bears and skunks. Garter snakes and western fence lizards common.

Location

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541-351-1182· Boise National Forest
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

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Rattlesnake cost per night?+
Rattlesnake costs $150 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Rattlesnake open?+
Rattlesnake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rattlesnake have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Rattlesnake?+
Rattlesnake can accommodate RVs up to 75 feet.
How do I make reservations at Rattlesnake?+
Rattlesnake is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Rattlesnake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rattlesnake is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Rattlesnake open, and what are check-in times?+
Rattlesnake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$150 /night★ 5 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Silver Creek Campground

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From $15/night

Boiling Springs Cabin

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From $55.56/night

Peace Valley Campground

EMMETT, ID

From $120/night

Cozy Cove

LOWMAN, ID

From $12/night

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