Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id)
Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sawtooth National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 50
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 7,026 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Alturas Area Picnic B is located along the sandy shoreline of scenic Alturas Lake, at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.Recreation
The 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. Alturas Creek runs through the adjacent campground.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
The picnic site is a day-use area only. It offers one accessible group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. Vault toilets, drinking water and garbage service are provided. Smokey Bear Boat Ramp is less than 1/4-mile away.Natural Features
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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: PICB
Site types
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id)
Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | PICB | Group Picnic Area | — | Paved | — | 50 | ♿ |
Getting there
From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 75 south for about 22 miles. Turn right on Alturas Creek Road/Forest Road 205 and continue west for about 2.6 miles to the campground.
43.92572, -114.85078 · 43°55'32.6"N 114°51'2.8"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id)
- Can you reserve a site at Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id)?
- Yes, Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id) have?
- 1 site.
- Are campfires allowed at Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id)?
- Campfires are allowed at Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id)
- Smokey Bear Campground 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Shore Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alturas Lake Inlet 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pettit Lake Campground 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chemeketan Campground 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sockeye Campground 14.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Alturas Tent Camping Area less than 0.1 mi · Campground
- Chemeketan Campground - Salmon River Headwaters 7.2 mi · Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground 13 mi · Campground
- Bear Creek Transfer Camp 13.9 mi · Campground
- Redfish Lake Recreation Complex 14 mi · Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground 14.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 928-537-8888
- Email camping@rrmofa.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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