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Camping

Established Camping

Smokey Bear

6 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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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Trash
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol

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Aaron B.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 7, 2023

Awesome campsite

Has multiple spots to get to the lake. Nice little trail following the shore line.

Site#4

Month of VisitJuly

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Rodderz

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 13, 2021

Wonderful Campsite on Beautiful Lake

I was attending a local wilderness first aid course and was able to have the privilege of staying at Smoky Bear. I was lucky that is was early in the season and was able to drive in and find a great site for my RV.

The sites were clean and well dispersed...there are a number of pit toilets available, large trash cans and fresh, potable water available.

No cell service for AT&T.

Month of VisitJuly

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Nancy C.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 26, 2021

A jewel on Alturas Lake

If you have doubles, watch the video i am attaching. Crystal blue lake in the heart of Sawtooth. Mountain views. Off the beaten path and worth it. Hiking. Fishing. Boating. SUP (loved seeing the fish swimming under my board). Chilling. Peaceful serenity. There are no services.. vault toilet.. road in was in great shape. There are some boondocking sites further down the main road if that's what you woukd prefer. But they aren't on the lake. Just close by. At least the ones we saw. We love the Sawtooth and Stanley. We hated to leave

Month of VisitAugust