Idaho · Camping

Hardscrabble Campground

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Hardscrabble Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Boise National Forest. It doesn't name Hardscrabble Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Boise National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 3,202 ft
  • Emmett Ranger DistrictBoise National Forest

Hardscrabble Campground is a campground in Idaho with 30 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Hardscrabble Campground

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 19°

      12 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      41° / 22°

      10 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      52° / 27°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 32°

      10 wet

    5. May

      69° / 38°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 44°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 48°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 45°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 39°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 31°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 26°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      33° / 20°

      13 wet · 8 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Garden Valley, ID, 10.1 mi away at 3,100 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)