Rattlesnake
Closed for the season. Typically opens mid-May through end of September. Reservable as a group site via Recreation.gov; individual sites available first-come, first-served when no group reservation exists.
Fire Weather Watch issued September 17 at 1:42PM MDT until September 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WITH GUSTY WINDS AND LITTLE RAINFALL... A strong low pressure system in northeastern California will bring scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with outflow wind gusts up to 50 mph and little rainfall. As the low moves into southeastern Oregon late tonight and southwestern Idaho on Friday, scattered thunderstorms will develop again, especially on the Idaho side. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from late tonight through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 403 Northern Boise National Forest, 421 Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF and including the Camas Prairie. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from late tonight through Friday evening. * WINDS...For the Fire Weather Watch, Northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the Fire Weather Watch, 39 to 53 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the Fire Weather Watch, 56 to 68 degrees. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued September 17 at 1:42PM MDT until September 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WITH GUSTY WINDS AND LITTLE RAINFALL... A strong low pressure system in northeastern California will bring scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with outflow wind gusts up to 50 mph and little rainfall. As the low moves into southeastern Oregon late tonight and southwestern Idaho on Friday, scattered thunderstorms will develop again, especially on the Idaho side. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from late tonight through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 403 Northern Boise National Forest, 421 Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF and including the Camas Prairie. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from late tonight through Friday evening. * WINDS...For the Fire Weather Watch, Northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the Fire Weather Watch, 39 to 53 percent. * TEMPERATURES...For the Fire Weather Watch, 56 to 68 degrees. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 50 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
Rattlesnake Campground is a riverside destination in Boise National Forest, situated on the banks of the Middle Fork Payette River among Douglas fir and lodgepole pine trees that provide partial shade. At 3,621 feet elevation, the campground offers 11 sites that can be reserved together as a single group site accommodating up to 100 people, or used individually on a first-come, first-served basis when no group reservation is in place. The Middle Fork Payette River provides good to excellent fishing year-round, with anglers targeting whitefish and rainbow trout. Several trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and ATV use are accessible from the area, including the One Spoon Trail, Rattlesnake Trail, and 465 ATV Trail. In-season hunting for deer, elk, and bear is popular in the surrounding mountains. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets (two are ADA accessible), fire rings, and picnic tables at each site. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. Parking spurs can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet. Firearms are prohibited within 150 yards of the campground.
Directions
From Crouch, travel north on Forest Road 698 approximately 14 miles to the campground on the left side of the road.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 75ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 75ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 351-1182 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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