Sawtooth National Forest

Contact Information

Sawtooth National Forest

Supervisor's Office
370 American Ave
Jerome, ID 83338
208-423-7500
TDD: 800-877-8339

Forest Supervisor: Kit Mullen

Fairfield Ranger District
P.O. Box 189
102 First Street East
Fairfield, ID 83327
208-764-3202
Fax: 208-764-3211

District Ranger: Mike Dettori

Ketchum Ranger District
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2356 Ketchum, ID 83340
Physical Address:
206 Sun Valley Rd Sun Valley, ID 83353
208-622-5371
Fax: 208-622-3923

District Ranger: Kurt Nelson

Minidoka Ranger District
2306 Hiland Avenue

Burley, ID 83318
208-678-0430
Fax: 208-677-4878

District Ranger: Loren Poppert

Sawtooth National Recreation Area (Sawtooth NRA)
5 North Fork Canyon Road
Ketchum, ID 83340
208-727-5000
Toll Free: 1-800-260-5970
Fax: 208-727-5029

Area Ranger: Kirk Flannigan

Sawtooth NRA, Stanley Office
HC64, Box 9900
Stanley, ID 83278
208-774-3000

Deputy Area Ranger: Brian Anderson

Alturas Inlet Campground

Area Status: Open

Body of water surrounded by vegetation, pine trees and tree covered mountain side in the background

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. The Tin Cup trailhead leading into the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness is located on the north side of the lake. Spend sunny summer days fishing for trout, sailing, motorboating, swimming, and picnicking by the lake. No personal watercraft are allowed on Alturas lake or Pettit lake.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	This campground is open.
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	$18 per day for single-sites including 1 vehicle and $36 per day for double-sites including 2 vehicles. $9 per day for an additional vehicle.
Open Season:	June - September
Usage:	Medium-Heavy
Restrictions:	Pets must be on a leash. 10 day maximum stay length for campsites. 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 general information please contact the Sawtooth NRA at (208)727-5000 or the Stanley Ranger Station at (208)774-3000.