Alturas Inlet Campground
Alturas Inlet Campground, located on beautiful Alturas lake, is composed of 28 campsites including 8 double-sites. This site accepts reservations which can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. A day use beach and picnic area is located within walking distance of the campground on the north side of the lake. There is excellent canoeing, kayaking and fishing available on Alturas lake as well as Perkins Lake. Spend sunny summer days fishing for trout, sailing, motorized boating, swimming, and picnicking by the lake. No personal watercraft are allowed on Alturas lake or Pettit lake.
General Information
June - September
This campground closes on September 21st.
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. Campers must occupy the site the first night and cannot go more than 24 hours thereafter without occupying the site. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not allowed in any of the designated wilderness areas.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.9066
Longitude: -114.8775
Directions
From Stanley, go south 21 miles on ID 75, then west about 4 miles on Forest Road 205.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
Alturas Lake is the southernmost of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area's big lakes.