Smokey Bear Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from June through September 21st. Occupancy is limited to 10 days within a 30-day period.
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.
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.
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 over covers occupancy and use requirements of 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.
Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Occupancy and Use
This covers occupancy and use requirements, including stay limits, for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
About
Smokey Bear Campground is located on the north shore of Alturas Lake within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, situated in a scenic mixed conifer forest setting. The campground offers 8 single-family sites and 3 double sites, all available on a first-come, first-served basis. A group picnic area is located on the east side of the campground for larger gatherings. Alturas Lake provides excellent opportunities for summer recreation including trout fishing, motorized boating, sailing, swimming, and picnicking by the water. The campground features a boat ramp and designated boat trailer parking area for convenient lake access. From the end of Forest Road 205, hikers can access trails leading to Alturas Lake Creek, Eureka Gulch, and Alpine Creek to the north in the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness. The campground is located approximately 21 miles south of Stanley on Highway 75, then 2.5 miles west on Forest Road 205. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on-site, so campers must bring their own drinking water. Pets are allowed but must be kept on leash.
Directions
From Stanley, go south 21 miles on Highway 75, then west 2.5 miles on Forest Road 205.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 423-7500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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