North Shore Campground
The campground is currently closed for the winter season. It typically opens in early June and operates through September 21st, weather permitting. The camp host departs September 15th.
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.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
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.
Fox Creek Temporary Trail & Trailhead Closures
Implementation of the Fox Creek Bridge Replacement Project will require intermittent, temporary trail and trailhead closures. Unscheduled closures may be necessary, but here are some target dates for visitors to keep in mind when planning activities in the area:May 11-14, 2026: Trailhead will be…
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 order covers occupancy and use requirements for 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.
About
North Shore Campground occupies a scenic spot on Alturas Lake, the southernmost of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area's big lakes. The campground features 10 single sites and 4 double sites nestled in a mixed conifer setting. All sites operate on a first-come, first-serve basis with no advance reservations accepted. Payment can be made on-site via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature, though cellular service is limited. The lake offers excellent recreational opportunities including trout fishing, waterskiing, sailing, motorized boating, swimming, and picnicking. Hikers can access the Sawtooth Wilderness via the Cabin Creek trailhead to the north or the Alturas Lake Creek trailhead to the west. Vault toilets are provided, but potable water is not available so campers must bring their own supply. The campground operates seasonally from June through September, closing September 21st each year. The camp host departs September 15th. Pets are allowed but must remain on a leash. Occupancy is limited to 10 days within any 30-day period within a 30-mile radius of the SNRA. Campsites must be occupied the first night and cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours.
Directions
From Stanley, go south 21 miles on ID 75, then west about 3 miles on Forest Road 205.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 - $44 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 423-7500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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