Pettit Lake Campground
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens in June and closes September 21. Campground host unavailable after the September closure date.
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
Pettit Lake Campground is a secluded Forest Service campground nestled at the base of the Sawtooth peaks in Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Located about two miles west of Highway 75 on Forest Road 208, the campground offers 9 single-family sites and 3 double-family sites, all available on a first-come, first-served basis only. The campground provides direct access to Pettit Lake for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Personal watercraft are not allowed on the lake, preserving the quiet atmosphere. A day-use picnic area sits adjacent to the campground for visitors seeking a shorter stay. The Tin Cup trailhead, located at the north end of the campground, serves as a gateway into the Sawtooth Wilderness. Facilities are primitive with vault toilets but no potable water; campers must bring their own water supply. The campground operates under SNRA occupancy limits of 10 days per 30-day period within a 30-mile radius.
Directions
From Stanley, go south 21 miles on ID 75, then west on FS Rd 208 approximately 2 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $14 - $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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