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Cougar Dispersed Camping Area

Cougar Dispersed Camping Area is located in the Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho, featuring rugged terrain with forests and mountains. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Sawtooth Wilderness and Redfish Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Sawtooth National Forest

This dispersed campground area is north of Caribou developed campground on the left side of North Fork road. It is situated alongside the North Fork of the Big Wood River.

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Location

Cougar Dispersed Camping Area is located in Idaho

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Coordinates

43.827548 N
114.420642 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

Site Types

  • Dispersed

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed May. 30, 2021

Peaceful Near a Flowing River

We came here second week of May just after the rangers opened FR-146. We travelled all the way to the end where there is a trailer turn-around. All sites looked nice and we counted 12 designated dispersed sites, #1 was the furthest in. We ended up in 2C(the furthest in of three sites of area #2. The site was next to the river. It was 4.5 miles in on the dirt road and our closest neighbor was back up the road 3.5 miles in camp Murdock, roughly a twenty minute drive. The only animals we saw were ground squirrels. It was so peaceful and a wonderful experience.

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Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Cougar Dispersed Camping Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cougar Dispersed Camping Area does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Cougar Dispersed Camping Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is fair.