Hayfork Group CG

Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
45 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
5,262 ft
Elevation
Campsite with a picnic table and fire ring.
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

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.

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.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 392-3700.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • Vehicles up to 45 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: HAYF

Site types

  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available
  • Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Hayfork Group CG

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeWaterMax rigPeople
001HAYFGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightSprings45 ft50 🐾

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.

43.90861, -115.69639 · 43°54'31.0"N 115°41'47.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in7.65.55.53.62.91.90.50.61.12.85.78.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hayfork Group CG

Can you reserve a site at Hayfork Group CG?
Yes, Hayfork Group CG is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hayfork Group CG have?
1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Hayfork Group CG?
45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Hayfork Group CG?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hayfork Group CG.
Does Hayfork Group CG have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Hayfork Group CG?
Campfires are allowed at Hayfork Group CG. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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