Rattlesnake Trailhead

About Rattlesnake Trailhead

The trailhead for the Rattlesnake Trail within the Emmett Ranger District has one panel kiosk and a parking area.

How to Get There

From Boise, Idaho, take State Highway 55 north 35 miles to Banks, Idaho approximately 35 miles.At Banks, turn (right) east onto the (Banks-Lowman Road) State Highway17 and proceed to Crouch, Idaho.From Crouch, to reach the trailhead, travel north on (Middle Fork Payette River Road) Forest Service (FS) Road 698 for approximately 14.9 miles to the junction with FS Road 671.Take a right on FS Road 671 and travel approximately 3.6 miles to Rattlesnake Summit.At the summit, take a right on FS Road 671F. The trailhead is immediately on the left

Plan Your Visit to Rattlesnake Trailhead

Heading to Rattlesnake Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)