Pettit Lake Campground
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens in June and closes September 21. Campground host unavailable after the September closure date.
Flash Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:43PM MDT until July 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Wapiti burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of central Idaho, including the following area, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti burn scar is expected during the period of the watch. Anyone in or near the Wapiti burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow moving through the Wapiti burn scar. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Wapiti burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Cape Horn Area and Banner Summit. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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…
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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