Established Camping
North Shore Alturas
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
LegendTranquil, 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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TravelerNice 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.
ScoutRight 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.
Location
North Shore Alturas is located in Idaho
Coordinates
43.9188 N
114.8658 W