HARDSCRABBLE CAMPGROUND
The campground operates seasonally from early May through late September on a first-come, first-served basis. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
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
Hardscrabble Campground is one of five campgrounds situated along the scenic Middle Fork Payette River corridor in the Boise National Forest. Located 12 miles north of Crouch at 3,215 feet elevation, the campground is nestled among Douglas fir and lodgepole pine trees that provide partial shade, with some sites offering river views. The Middle Fork Payette River adjacent to the campground provides good to excellent fishing throughout most of the year, with anglers targeting whitefish and rainbow trout. The surrounding area offers extensive trail access for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and ATV use, including the One Spoon Trail, Rattlesnake Trail, and 465 ATV Trail. Big game hunting for deer, elk, and bear is also popular in the vicinity during appropriate seasons.
Directions
From Boise, take State Highway 55 north 35 miles to Banks. At Banks, turn east onto the Banks-Lowman Highway 17 and proceed to Crouch. From Crouch, continue north on Forest Service Road 698 approximately 12 miles to Hardscrabble Campground.
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 | $0 - $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 365-7000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Hardscrabble Campground | |
| Emmett Ranger District |
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