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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. 

General Information

June - September

This campground closes on September 21st. Host will not be present after 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. 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.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.98445199

Longitude: -114.8692699

Directions

From Stanley, go south 21 miles on ID 75, then west on FS Rd 208 approximately 2 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Groups

In the foreground, clouds reflect on the surface of a lake. In the center of the frame, a small boats sits in the lake. Forested hills rise on either side of the lake, and mountains, shaded by cloud cover, rise up in the distance. The sky if full of cumulus clouds, and its blue color gradually deepens in shade from the horizon upward.

Alturas Lake is the southernmost of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area's big lakes.

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Pettit Lake is nestled at the base of rolling hills and majestic peaks. Swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing are wonderful activities for Pettit lake. 

Last updated March 26th, 2025