Alturas Inlet Campground, near Stanley, Idaho, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape the summer heat and enjoy the beauty of nature. With its cozy sites nestled among the trees, it’s perfect for tent camping, RVs, or even glamping.

The campground is right by the pristine Alturas Lake, making it a prime location for canoeing and kayaking. Visitors have raved about the shady forest surroundings, where you can spot birds and chipmunks while enjoying the wildflowers that bloom in early summer. One camper noted, “This is one of the most gorgeous locations for camping,” highlighting the stunning scenery that surrounds you.

Facilities include clean vault toilets and water spigots, ensuring you have what you need without sacrificing the natural vibe. Campers appreciate the spaciousness of the sites, which offer enough privacy thanks to the trees and plant life. Just remember to bring layers, as it can get cool at night even in July.

If you’re looking to explore, you’re just a short drive from Stanley, where you can find supplies and other activities. With friendly site managers and a welcoming atmosphere, Alturas Inlet Campground is a great launching point for your outdoor adventures.

## Overview

 Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is located on the shores of scenic Alturas Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.
## Recreation

 This site is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Alturas Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for bull trout and Kokanee salmon. The 10-mile round trip Alpine Meadows Trail begins nearby, with spectacular canyon, meadow and alpine lake views. The trail is also a popular area for bird watching.
## Natural Features

 Alturas Creek runs through the campground, where summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed-growth conifer forest provides partial shade. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. Perkins Lake is less than 2 miles away, with excellent fishing and canoeing. Pettit and Yellowbelly Lakes are nearby, with more fishing, canoeing and hiking. The Salmon River offers fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

Alturas Inlet Campground

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This is one of the most gorgeous locations for camping. The campground is right on the lake which is perfect for those of us who like to bring our canoes and kayaks.  It is well cared for and clean. The toilet is a also stocked and clean.  The lake itself is pristine and beautiful.  I recommend highly!

Serenity found!

Cozy and pretty spacious spots. Right near the lake 

Great spot

Close to Stanley, great site managers, and nearby lakes/trails make this a great place for all campers! (Our rig was 33ft class A)

Great Launching Point

Alturas Lake Inlet campground is tucked into the lovely, shady forest around it. We saw plenty of birds, chipmunks and tiny wildflowers were all over our site in early July. The lake is a short walk but some campers drove over just to make it easier to tote their chairs and water gear. Bring layers - it can is cool in the evenings and at night (40s F) even in July but warm in the day, especially if you are out by the lake. We tent camped at site 17 and although it was near one of the many vault toilets, smaller trash dumpsters, and water spigots, our site was bigger and we set up a decent distance from it. Most sites seemed to have a good distance between each other and enough privacy courtesy of trees and various plant life. We didn’t have any issues, but there plenty of signs reminding campers to be bear aware. (We are pretty careful to keep our food, cooking supplies, toiletries and whatnot in our car when not in use anyway). We did not have cell service (Verizon) and it was a bit of a drive before we got it again. Overall, it’s a beautiful retreat well suited to escaping the heat of summer if you have a tent or small trailer/pull behind. 

Good escape from the summer heat

If you was beautiful, off the beaten path, yet still within an easy drive to supplies and activities you certainly will love this place. 

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