Alturas Lake Inlet
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from June through September 21st. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30-day period within a 30-mile radius.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Over-Snow Vehicle and Bicycle Prohibitions
This order covers over-snow vehicle and bicycle use on the Fairfield and Ketchum Ranger Districts and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Sawtooth Wilderness Area Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use requirements for the Sawtooth Wilderness area on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Areas - Occupancy and Use
This over covers occupancy and use requirements of the Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Areas on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Forestwide Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use prohibitions on all National Forest System lands and roads within the Sawtooth National Forest.
Occupancy and Use - Food Storage
This order covers requirements for possessing and storing food while visiting the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Occupancy and Use
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About
Alturas Lake Inlet Campground occupies a prime location on the shores of Alturas Lake at the foot of the dramatic Sawtooth Mountain Range. The campground features 28 campsites, including 8 double-sites, with Alturas Creek running through the property. Summer wildflowers flourish throughout the area, and a mixed-growth conifer forest provides partial shade with cool temperatures averaging 78 degrees during the day and 40 degrees at night. The lake offers excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing for bull trout and Kokanee salmon. Personal watercraft are not permitted on Alturas Lake. A day use beach and picnic area is located within walking distance on the north side of the lake. The 10-mile round trip Alpine Meadows Trail begins nearby, providing spectacular canyon, meadow, and alpine lake views while serving as a popular bird watching destination. The campground sits within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, which offers an estimated 750 miles of hiking and biking trails throughout the valley and surrounding mountains. Nearby Perkins Lake is less than 2 miles away, with Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes also accessible for additional fishing, canoeing, and hiking opportunities. The Salmon River provides fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout, and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout.
Directions
From Stanley, go south 21 miles on Highway 75, then west about 4 miles on Forest Road 205 (Alturas Lake Road) to reach the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| camping@rrmofa.com | |
| Phone | +1 (928) 537-8888 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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