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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.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | This campground closes on September 21st. |
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| Reservations: | This campsite accepts reservations and has 20 single-sites and 8 double-sites. Click on the following link for reservations www.recreation.gov/camping/alturas-lake-inlet/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73936 or call (877)444-6777. |
| Area Amenities: | Boat ramp, Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information |
| Open Season: | June - September |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| 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. 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. |
| 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 about 4 miles on Forest Road 205.
Activities
Campground Camping
Group Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
Boating is permitted but personal watercraft are not allowed on Alturas or Pettit Lake.
Swimming
Waterskiing
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
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| Tent camping: | |
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| Toilets: | |
| Boat ramp: | |
| Drinking water: |