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Campground · US Forest Service · Unverified

Alturas Tent Camping Area

Near Ketchum, Idaho

Map showing the location of Alturas Tent Camping Area

43.92580, -114.84990

Campground Camping — Sawtooth National Forest — This tent camping area is accessible by hiking in, and consists of 4 single-sites and 2 double-sites on the east side of beautiful Alturas Lake. It is first-come, first-serve. Experience a quiet, serene, relaxing time in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area with the Sawtooth Mountains to the west, Smoky Mountains to the south and the Hemingway-Boulder Mountains to the east. Fishing is terrific in Alturas lake along with swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Capturing the scenic beauty, plants and wildlife through photography is ideal at this unique location. It includes flush toilets, potable water, trash pick-up and fire rings. There is access to Alturas Lake Creek trail head towards Eureka Gulch, Jakes Gulch, Cabin Creek trail and

Access Rating
3 / 5 · High clearance
Data Source
US Forest Service
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