Hardscrabble Campground Forest Road Boise National Forest, Cascade, ID 83611

"Clean campground with great river access at all perimeter sites. River is about 75 - 100ft wide and relatively shallow and flowing mildly through summer at about 24in. with many safe pockets and places for children to play in the water."

"Only 6 spots and they tend to be reserved fairly quickly. I have been able to go on a Thursday and get a spot, but on weekends - forget it. There is fresh water, restrooms, and access to the river. However, there are many 'free' / 'unoffical' campsites nearby that get rowdy. The last time we went, there was very loud hispanic music blasting until 2:30am. When you go somewhere to get away and enjoy nature, this is not ideal. But if you are looking to just get in the woods - this area is ideal. It is also significantly cooler (~20 degrees). 7/10"

"Nice and clean campground. Each spot had it's open secrets to uncover. We found a nice little beach going through a small trail."

"It was closed but I wandered. Great location, just off the river. Good sized lots with gravel beds for tents as well. Decent spacing and wooded trails nearby"

"***No drinking water*** , fill up at Tie Creek campground, or elsewhere. 3.4 miles of dusty dirt road to get there. It is right on the Middle Fork Payette, with good birding, and a hotsprings nearby if the river is low enough to wade across."