SUMMIT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Closed for the season. Opens beginning of June through mid-September. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.
Fire Weather Watch issued August 11 at 1:27PM MDT until August 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY... A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday, increasing concern for lightning ignitions. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. * AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 400 Northern Boise BLM, 401 Western Payette National Forest, 402 Eastern Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest, 420 Treasure Valley BLM, 421 Southern Boise/Western Sawtooth NF, including the Camas Prairie, 423 Owyhee Mountains, 424 Western Twin Falls BLM and 426 Southern Highlands. In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 672 Southern Grasslands, 673 Central Canyonlands and 674 Northwestern Vale BLM. * TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 8:40PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette,and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 10:29AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
About
Summit Lake Campground is a small, quiet retreat located a short distance from Warm Lake in Idaho's Boise National Forest. The campground offers just 3 campsites nestled in a scenic pine forest that provides partial shade, with Lunch Creek running alongside and abundant summer wildflowers. Each campsite features a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. A vault toilet is provided, but potable water is not available so campers must bring their own supply. The campground is primitive with no hookups, showers, or dump station. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash. The surrounding area near Warm Lake provides excellent recreational opportunities including fishing for cutthroat, rainbow, lake, and bull trout in Johnson Creek and Summit Lake. Billy Rice Swim Beach on Warm Lake is a short drive away for afternoon picnics and swimming. The area also offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV trails as shown on the Cascade District Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Directions
From Boise, travel north 80 miles on Highway 55 to Cascade, then north briefly to Forest Highway 22. Proceed northeast approximately 25 miles, then continue east on Forest Road 579 about 8 miles to the campground.
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 382-7400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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