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Alturas Lake Inlet Campground

Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho

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As of September 2026, Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is a campground in Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho with 16 campsites. Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is located at 43.9000° N, 114.8831° W.

people allowed on 10 of 16 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 6 largest sites: 16

Alturas Lake Inlet Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Alturas Lake Inlet Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Alturas Lake Inlet Campground

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Standard 16

What an RV fits

40 ft16 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Alturas Lake Inlet Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the ALTURAS LAKE INLET loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
02	Standard	8	40 ft
03	Standard	8	40 ft
06	Standard	8	40 ft
07	Standard	16	40 ft
09	Standard	8	40 ft
10	Standard	8	40 ft
11	Standard	8	40 ft
13	Standard	16	40 ft
14	Standard	16	40 ft
16	Standard	16	40 ft
17	Standard	8	40 ft
22	Standard	16	40 ft
23	Standard	16	40 ft
24	Standard	8	40 ft
27	Standard	8	40 ft
28	Standard	8	40 ft

About Alturas Lake Inlet Campground

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.

Facilities

This campground contains several family campsites, some of which have lake or creek views. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

A day-use site is adjacent to the campground with a designated swim beach. Smokey Bear Boat Ramp is less than 1/4-mile away.

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.

Rules and notices at Alturas Lake Inlet Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Alturas Lake Inlet Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY . Double sites: refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.

Extra Vehicles: Fee is half the Standard Single Family rate and CANNOT BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.

There are no electricity, water or sewer hookups at this campground.

Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.

Beach access not included in site fees AND no pets are allowed at beach area.

NO JET SKIING permitted on the lake.

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Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

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Alturas Lake Inlet Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Alturas Lake Inlet Campground?

Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Alturas Lake Inlet Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Alturas Lake Inlet Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Alturas Lake Inlet Campground have?

Alturas Lake Inlet Campground has 16 campsites.