Rattlesnake

Emmett Ranger District, Emmett, Idaho, United States

RATTLESNAKE
RATTLESNAKE
RATTLESNAKE
RATTLESNAKE
RATTLESNAKE

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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About Rattlesnake

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Pavilion
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Reviews (2)

What Guests Are Saying

The staff at Rattlesnake is exceptionally friendly, providing a welcoming atmosphere. The bathrooms are notably clean, surpassing expectations for mountain facilities. Overall, it offers a pleasant experience for visitors.

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Jason L

July 20, 2026

5

Staff was extremely friendly. Bathrooms are the cleanest I’ve ever seen in the mountains!! Hands down!

John T

July 7, 2021

5

Great location and access to water. The bathrooms were clean. The pavilion was nice to have, along with potable water. There was plenty of shade as well. I highly recommend this site for groups!

Location Rattlesnake

Address:
Emmett Ranger District
Emmett, ID, 83617
United States

Elevation: 1105 feet

Distance to downtown

60 mi drive to downtown Emmett (about 1 hr 30 min)

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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Idaho OHV Safety Message
  • Site is reservable as a group unit only; individual sites are available on a first come, first served basis when there is no group reservation
  • No firearms allowed within 150 yards
  • General parking area is 100' x 75'
  • Click here for more information on the Boise National Forest
  • Please click here for further information about the facility and recreation opportunities in the area.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: August 23, 2026

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