North Shore Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Operates June through September, closing on September 21st. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.

About

North Shore Campground is located on the scenic north shore of Alturas Lake, the southernmost of the major lakes in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Set in a mixed conifer forest, this campground provides 10 single sites and 4 double sites, all available first-come, first-served. The lakeside setting offers excellent opportunities for summer recreation including fishing for trout, waterskiing, sailing, motorized boating, and swimming. The campground serves as a gateway to wilderness exploration, with the Cabin Creek trailhead to the north and Alturas Lake Creek trailhead to the west providing access into the spectacular Sawtooth Wilderness. Located approximately 21 miles south of Stanley on Highway 75, then 3 miles west on Forest Road 205, the campground sits at an elevation where summer temperatures are ideal for outdoor activities. Campers should note that no potable water is available on-site, so bringing adequate water supplies is essential. The campground features vault toilets and operates under SNRA occupancy rules with a 10-day limit within any 30-day period in a 30-mile radius. Sites must be occupied the first night and cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours. Pets are allowed but must be leashed.

Directions

From Stanley, go south 21 miles on ID 75, then west about 3 miles on Forest Road 205.

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