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PLEASE NOTE: We are in the process of updating the links to the forest web pages. Please check with the local forest for the most up-to-date status of each recreational area. Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 164,000 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 5,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 37 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.” Displaying 5576 - 5600 of 17661

Stovepipe Springs

Dispersed Camping Area 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.

Torrey's Hole

This is a boat ram that access the Upper Salmon River

Casino Creek Trailhead

Casino Creek Trailhead

Rough Creek Trailhead

Rough Creek Trailhead

Boulder Creek Trailhead

Boulder Creek Trailhead

Redfish Lake

Redfish Lake is the largest lake in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and is a wonderful area for a multitude of recreational activities including fishing, boating, kayaking and swimming. Redfish Lake is located next to the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness. Redfish Lake is at the headwaters of the Salmon River, whose waters flow north to meet the Snake River and continue to the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean…

Little Redfish Lake

Motorized boats are not allowed on Little Redfish lake. 

Redfish Corrals

Guided horseback rides through the Sawtooth Wilderness.

North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location

The picnic area is located at the north end of Redfish lake to the east of Redfish Lodge. Equestrian stables and boat rentals can be found at Redfish Lake Lodge. Enjoy beautiful Redfish lake and the surrounding area by hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing or doing some photography. The Redfish Lake Visitor Center offers informational and interpretive programs. This is a terrific area for celebrations, special events…

Sandy Beach Boat Ramp - Day Use Location

Sandy Beach boat ramp at Redfish Lake 

Orval Hansen Point Beach

Swimming beach near Point Campground on Redfish Lake.

Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location

This day use area is located on the North-East side of Redfish lake and is first-come, first-serve. This is a terrific location to enjoy all of the recreation activities that Redfish lake has to offer including swimming, fishing, boating and hiking. It is a great place for picnics and enjoying the scenery of the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness. There is a boat launch nearby at Sandy Beach along with equestrian…

Outlet Campground

Outlet Campground on Redfish Lake is composed of 19 sites, including 7 double-sites and all sites accept reservation which can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. The campground is situated in a lodgepole pine forest. The Redfish Lake Visitor Center offers area information and interpretive programs along with equestrian stables, a dump station, and…

Sunny Gulch Pavilion & Picnic Area - Day Use

This site is located north of Little Redfish lake along the Salmon river on the East side of Hwy 75 and is great for group celebrations and events. The Salmon River wraps around the area giving you easy access to its recreation and beautiful scenery. Enjoy fishing for trout or steelhead in the Salmon river or the surrounding creeks. Hiking and exploring nature is terrific in this area because of its…

Sunny Gulch Campground

Sunny Gulch Campground is composed of 45 campsites including 8 double-sites situated in a lodgepole pine overstory. 10 of the sites accept reservations including 1 of the double-sites, and the Sunny Gulch Pavillion & Picnic Area. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. All other campsites are first-come, first-serve. There is…

Redfish RV Concession

Redfish RV Concession

Glacier View Campground

Glacier View Campground is composed of 64 campsites including 9 double-sites on the north shore of Redfish Lake. The campsites accept reservations which can be made by going to www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. North Shore Picnic Area is across the road and can be reserved for groups. The campground is situated in a lodgepole pine forest. The Redfish…

Point Campground

Point Campground is composed of 17 campsites on the west side of Redfish Lake. This campground is consistently rated as one of the top campsites in the country. Sites 1 - 8 are for walk-in tent camping only. Motorhomes and trailers are not allowed at this campground. Reservations can be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. This campsite is…

Redfish Moraine Amphitheater Interpretive Site

Redfish Moraine Amphitheater Interpretive Site

Redfish Inlet Trailhead

Redfish Inlet Trailhead

Alturas Lake and Pettit Lake Areas

Alturas Lake is the southernmost of the Sawtooth NRA's big lakes. Tin Cup trailhead, which is an entrance to the Alice Toxaway Loop is located at Pettit Lake. Cabin Creek trail and Alturas Lake Creek trail allow you to hike into the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness from Alturas Lake. This area has tremendous hiking and access to trails in the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness and the Hemingway-Boulder Mountains.…

North Shore (Alturas) Campground

The North Shore campground is composed of 10 single-sites and 4 double-sites on beautiful Alturas lake and is situated in a mixed conifer setting. All sites are first-come, first-serve. Spend sunny summer days fishing for trout, waterskiing, sailing, motorized boating, swimming, and picnicking by the lake. Cabin Creek trail head to the north or Alturas Lake Creek trail head to the west provide hiking trails into the…

Smokey Bear (Alturas) Campground

Smokey Bear Campground is composed of 8 single-sites and 3 double-sites on beautiful Alturas Lake situated in a mixed conifer setting. All sites are first-come, first-serve. A group picnic area is located on the east side of the campground. Trails at the end of Forest Road #205 lead to Alturas Lake Creek, Eureka Gulch and to Alpine Creek to the north in the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness. At this…