Alturas Lake Tent Area
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Smiley Creek Rv Dump Site · 5.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 43.9258, -114.8499
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 Alpine Creek trail to the north.
From the USFS.
Is Alturas Lake Tent Area free?
No. Alturas Lake Tent Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Alturas Lake Tent Area?
From Stanley, go south 21 miles on ID 75, then west about 2 miles on Forest Road 205.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
