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Established Camping

North Shore Alturas

4 Reviews

About

National Forest

Sawtooth National Forest

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the__Recreation.gov__mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to__first download the free__Recreation.gov__mobile app__https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app\_\_prior to your arrival__as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Location

North Shore Alturas is located in Idaho

Coordinates

43.9188 N
114.8658 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Fair
AT&T
Fair
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Firewood Available
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol

Nancy C.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Tranquil, beautiful, crystal clear blue lake with Sawtooth backdrop

Because it is so tranquil, beautiful and on a crystal clear blue lake with the Sawtooth Mountains as a backdrop, this area is super popular. With only 11 sites, it is hard to find vacancies. It is definitely worth the shot. There are other NFS campgrounds along the lake and also, lots of dispersed camping all around, so you will find something.

Camp host is great. Vault toilets super clean. It can get chilly in the evenings. Lots of hiking in the area.

Pro tip: Check out Petit Lake to Redfish Lake for backpacking destination

No cell service.

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Heather R.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2020

Nice place to swim

We had site 6 with lake access and went swimming every afternoon. Vault toilets were very clean and the camp host was friendly. Sites nicely spaced out.

Stacey K.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

Right on Alturas Lake. Water is COLD!

Small campground right on the shore. Nice camp host, bathrooms are clean. Tons of wildlife. Many great hiking areas nearby. We have heard wolves howling before.

SiteSite 3...farthest from the bathroom!

Month of VisitSeptember

Chris M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 27, 2018

Beautiful area, so so campsite.

the sawtooths and lake alturas are beautiful. lots of activities to do. the campsite didn't have many flat areas for tents and there was quite a bit of mud at some of the sites as some of the water stations drained right into the sites.... poor design. the terrain and lakes makes it all worth it though. red fish had much nicer sites but is way more crowded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does North Shore Alturas have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, North Shore Alturas does not have wifi.

How hard is it to get a campsite at North Shore Alturas?

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Why is it so hard to get a campsite at North Shore Alturas?

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