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Picnicking

The Sawtooth National Forest features several spots perfect for enjoying a meal outdoors. 

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Abbott Campground

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Abbott Campground is a semi-primitive, non-reservation, campground with 7 single campsites and 2 double campsites.  This campground is located on the South Fork of the Boise River with campsite…

Adams Gulch Trailhead

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Adams Gulch Trailhead is the most popular trailhead on the Ketchum Ranger District. Located just outside of Ketchum, it provides a jumping off point for a quick hike on Sunnyside Trail, a bike ride…

Albion Division

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The Albion Division, located approximately 20 miles southeast of Burley, Idaho, encompasses 95,000 acres of National Forest system land. Beautiful wildflowers can be seen and wildlife is abundant. In…

Alturas Inlet Campground

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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…

Alturas Inlet Group Picnic Area B

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Alturas Inlet Group Picnic Area B can accommodate up to 50 people and reservations can be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. This site is located along the sandy…

Alturas Tent Camping Area

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This tent camping area is accessible by hiking in, and consists of 4 single-sites and 2 double-sites on the east side of beautiful Alturas Lake. It is first-come, first-serve. Experience a…

Baker Lake Trailhead

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This trailhead accesses Baker Lake Tr. No. 138 and the Osberg Ridgeline Tr. No. 147. Baker Lake, a pristine alpine lake less than 2 miles from the trailhead, is a perfect spot for a picnic or day…

Baumgartner Campground

Picnicking Hiking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Baumgartner Campground is a group, fee, reservation campground composed of 39 camping units on the South Fork of the Boise River.  It is one of two campgrounds on the District that has a campground…

Baumgartner Group Site 100

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Baumgartner "Site 100" is a large group site just outside of the campground gates along the South Fork Boise River that can be reserved for $100 per  night on recreation.gov under Baumgarter…

Last updated March 22nd, 2025