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Pettit Lake Campground
Pettit Lake Campground is located approximately two miles west of Hwy 75 on FS Rd 208. It is in a secluded area next to Pettit Lake nestled at the base of rolling hills and majestic peaks. Swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing are wonderful activities for Pettit lake. There are 9 single-sites and 3 double-sites which are all first-come, first-serve. Tin Cup trailhead leading into the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness is located at the north end of the campground. There is a day use picnic area adjacent to the campground. Personal watercraft are not allowed on Pettit lake.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | This campground closes on September 21st. Host will not be present after September 21st. |
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| Reservations: | This is a first-come, first-serve campground. |
| Area Amenities: | Boat ramp, Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information |
| Open Season: | June - September |
| Restrictions: | Pets must be on a leash. All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Campsites must be occupied the first night, and cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not permitted in any of the designated wilderness areas. |
| Closest Towns: | Stanley, Idaho. |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Information Center: | For information contact Recreation Resource Management of America at (928) 537-8888. |
General Information
Directions:From Stanley, go south 21 miles on ID 75, then west on FS Rd 208 approximately 2 miles.
Activities
Campground Camping
All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Group Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
Swimming
Waterskiing
Waterskiing is not permitted after 6pm or before 10am on Pettit lake.
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
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| Tent camping: | |
| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Boat ramp: | |
| Drinking water: |