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Today we will be traveling about one to three hours from Boise, Idaho north along Highway
55 to the very small community of Banks. Turning east at Banks, we will then follow Highway
17, also known as the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway, 9 miles to the turnoff of the Middle
Fork of the Payette River road heading to Crouch.
From Crouch we travel north along Forest road 698 known as the Middle Fork Payette River
Road, and discover seven campgrounds and one cabin all located within a beautiful forest
canopy. Many of the campsites are nestled next to a creek or river providing optimal
trout fishing opportunities. Next is Hardscrabble Campground. It only has
six sites all of which can accommodate vehicles up to 30 feet in length. There is no drinking
water available. The campground is also on a first come, first
served basis. Nearby trails offer plenty of huckleberries to gather in August.
Further information is available by calling Boise National Forest at area code 208-373-4007.