Alturas Lake Inlet Campground, ID - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is located in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Sawtooth National Forest (3 hrs 18 min east of Boise, ID) with an elevation of 7,033 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $22.00 to $44.00. Some amenities include drinking water, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, firewood. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports, ohv allowed from campsite.

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@PatH3282376 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #16

Good times were had.

@AnnaQuin12A6FF · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #11

Beautiful setting, excellent camp host. But the amount of generators is astounding for tent campers or those who enjoy quiet time in nature.

@MikeW4539708 · Camped on Jul 4, 2025 at Campsite #16

We loved site 16! It was very large and accommodated our few tents nicely. Its close to the restrooms and trash without being too close.

@DerekT1887466 · Camped on Jun 14, 2025 at Campsite #2

We went in mid-June. The campground was really quiet. As everyone else said, the bathrooms were really clean. The Camp attendant was super help and always around to answer questions. The campground has many bathrooms and water stations. The lake level was pretty high and the river was moving pretty fast. So it was harder to fish on foot. Luckily we had a kayak and paddleboard. Caught some really nice fish. Kokanee, Rainbows and Bulls.We had a deer visit our campsite one of the mornings!We originally booked site 2 but it wouldn't have fit our (large) tent very well. so we took one of the other available sites, site 10. The weather was amazing, the campground was clean, the lake was beautiful.We drove by Redfish on the way out. While the Sawtooths towering over the lake are beautiful, I much prefer the quiet solitude at Alturas lake.

@JeffS4172407 · Camped on Jun 7, 2025 at Campsite #9

Being that we were there the opening week of the season, there was still some standing water from snowmelt and the mosquitoes were terrible. The campground and area are both beautiful. The campground hosts were very attentive and the vault bathrooms were the cleanest weve ever seen.

@BenjaminE54452 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #3

Stayed at Site 3 and the campground was very roomy with 2 picnic tables. Didn't do any hiking at Alturas Lake, but hiked at Pettit Lake and this was a short 20 minute drive away. Bathrooms and sites were clean. Plenty of room for decent sized dome tent, but could be tough to find place for a massive tent.

@BeverlyH550842 · Camped on Aug 24, 2024 at Campsite #27

Great sitesbig and private. Beautiful Grounds. Bathroom bathrooms are clean lakefront is accessible big Sandy water is great. Tammy is a super host. Very friendly, knowledgeable, professional highly recommend this campground.

@MichaelF110976 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #11

This is always a choice campground. Love the place and have for decades.

@BethB9210736 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #9

Tammy was amazing at helping us get unreserved, first come first served spots after our initial reservation. we eventually left on Aug 13. She was great. The campground and bathroom facilities were very clean.

@RachelS6363728 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #6

Great family friendly beach, clean campsites within close proximity to bathrooms and sink washout. Friendly camp host and guests. We had a wonderful time.

@PeterP6271166 · Camped on Jun 18, 2024 at Campsite #10

Great place just wished the Sun Valley people werent so rude at the beach. They acted like it belonged to them. USFS needs to patrol the beach area and make sure everyone and their dogs are complying. Tammy the host cant do everything you need more help for the lake and beach.

@CandiceS142892 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #11

The campground was built on wetlands! Depending on the time of year and site, be prepared for some water in the site.

@Christoph81424 · Camped on Sep 7, 2023 at Campsite #28

Great location right on the lake. A few spots are a bit tight for a 30 foot trailer. The bathrooms were super clean. As the weekend approached most sites filled up but the sites are spaced out enough where you dont see your neighbor.

@JohnA1386005 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #28

We stayed at the Alturas Lake Inlet Campground the week after Labor Day. The campground was very quiet and the sites spaced far enough apart that we had ample privacy. The lake was beautiful (we took our canoe). The Host was very friendly and helpful. It was an excellent stay!

@JenniferZ98219 · Camped on Jul 30, 2023 at Campsite #14

Awesome campsite. Tammy the host was super nice as well. Even though it was packed crowded with people and kids, I had a pretty private site. Mosquitoes were ruthless!

@RebeccaM167754 · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #27

Pretty lake with a nice swimming beach. Sites were nicely spaced. Quite a few mosquitoes when we were there in mid-July. Our site did not have any decent tent pads, (perhaps it was meant for an RV?) we heard that there was a tent loop under renovation. We were charged an additional fee for a second car even though it it on our site’s parking pad which made this campground rather expensive (a price I’d generally assume came with flush toilets and showers.) Picnic table and fire pit were awkwardly tall and in need of updating. No recycling amenities.

@LaunaW709D9F59 · Camped on Jul 10, 2023 at Campsite #10

The camp host was great. This campground had the best vault toilets I've ever used.

@LaraS75F822F90 · Camped on Jun 18, 2023 at Campsite #3

Camp host Tammy was fabulous! She was attentive and responsive and worked hard to keep the campground running smoothly. The one complaint we had was the condition of the road. There were so many potholes all throughout the entire loop road and they were deep.

@ChuckS7109817 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #16

The campground was beautiful and the camp host kept all of the facilities nice and clean.

@NicholeT140669 · Camped on Aug 22, 2022 at Campsite #2

Beautiful spot! Loved that it was fairly spread out and within walking distance to the lake.

@JoelW8390980 · Camped on Aug 19, 2022 at Campsite #10

Beautiful scenery all around. Easy walk to Alturas Lake. Good hiking trails close by. Campsites are large and spaced out. Short drive to Stanley. Would highly recommend.

@BreckT5797381 · Camped on Aug 8, 2022 at Campsite #27

Great campground host. Nice level spot but campsite 27 was impossible to back-into without going the wrong way. campground host had to hold up traffic to get in and out

@PatriciaK11756 · Camped on Jul 19, 2022 at Campsite #11

The lake was beautiful and clear. Wildflowers were lovely. The best thing: it was not too crowded. Our only complaint: too many mosquitos! Also, the lake was VERY cold. So, our swimming was at a minimum, but that is due to our cold, wet Spring this year, I'm sure. We had a great, peaceful time at Alturas Lake.

@BillR8884541 · Camped on Jul 1, 2022 at Campsite #28

The camp host lady was way too bossy. Always riding around commenting on every little thing, camp Sargent Made the whole experience unpleasant.

@DanielF1136472 · Camped on Jun 29, 2022 at Campsite #28

Great campsite and hosts. Right next to a nice beach. It was a little swampy due to recent rains but thats the only complaint. Clean toilets. Decent space between each site. Hiking trails close by

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