Things to Do
RV & Site Information
For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, HAYFORK GROUP CG accommodates recreational vehicles up to 30 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.
Guests at HAYFORK GROUP CG can enjoy essential amenities including Drinking Water (Hand Pump), Proximity to Water: Springs, and Vault Toilets. The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.
Popular activities at this location include Camping, Fishing, and Wildlife viewing. The campground's proximity to IDAHO CITY offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Idaho region.
Located in IDAHO CITY, Idaho, HAYFORK GROUP CG provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.
About this place
Overview Hayfork Group Campground is located 49 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, along scenic Highway 21. Historic Idaho City is just 12 miles south of the campground. Visitors enjoy fishing in Mores Creek and exploring local trails. Recreation Mores Creek runs between the highway and the campground, offering whitefish and rainbow trout fishing.
Numerous trails are in the area, providing ample opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding. In the winter, the area becomes a playground for back country skiers and snowmobiles.Facilities This group campground provides four drive-in single campsites, two walk-in single campsites, and one large tent-only group campsite. It can accommodate up to 50 people and is a great location for family reunions or small weddings. The site is equipped with multiple tables, a grill and a campfire circle with benches. There is also a large open general parking area for excess vehicles.Vault toilets, a handpump for drinking water and dumpster are provided. Parking spurs are paved. Due to the campground's proximity to the highway, some noise from passing traffic is to be expected. Campsites: Site 1: Tent only, general parking lot Site 2: Tent only, general parking lot Site 3: RV, Trailer, Tent Use; Driveway L= 25', W= 20' Site 4: RV, Trailer, Tent Use; Driveway L= 33', W= 25' Site 5: RV, Trailer, Tent Use; Driveway L= 43', W= 31' Site 6 (Group Site) : Tent only, general parking lot Site 7: Tent only, Driveway L= 44', W= 19' Natural Features The campground is situated at the foot of a Ponderosa Pine-forested hillside along Highway 21, at an elevation of 5,100 feet. The campsite, however, is in an open area with limited shade. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant in the surrounding area. Hayfork Creek flows through the campground.
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-3700. Nearby Attractions Highway 21, also known as the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, snakes along Mores Creek to Mores Creek Summit, Gold Fork and Banner Ridge, offering historic sites, hot springs pools and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest along the way.
Getting There
From Idaho City, take Highway 21 north for about 11 miles to the campground. The entrance is on the east side of the road.