Pettit Lake Campground
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens in June and closes September 21. Campground host unavailable after the September closure date.
Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Occupancy and Use
This covers occupancy and use requirements, including stay limits, for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
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.
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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