ALTURAS LAKE INLET
ALTURAS LAKE INLET
ALTURAS LAKE INLET
ALTURAS LAKE INLET
ALTURAS LAKE INLET

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Alturas Lake Inlet

Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is located on the shores of scenic Alturas Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range.

Available sites

16 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

16 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
🚐 14, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
🚐 16, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
🚐 17, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
🚐 22, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
🚐 23, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
🚐 24, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
🚐 27, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV
🚐 28, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET RV

Reviews

104 reviews

Summary

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Alturas Lake Inlet is a beautiful lakeside campground set against the picturesque Sawtooth Mountains, featuring clean facilities and attentive camp hosts. The campground offers ample space and privacy, with easy access to the lake for swimming, fishing, and hiking. While it can get crowded on weekends and mosquitoes are prevalent, many guests find it well worth the trip for the stunning scenery and overall enjoyable experience.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 104 reviews

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5 stars 63.5% (66)
4 stars 15.4% (16)
3 stars 14.4% (15)
2 stars 5.8% (6)
1 star 1.0% (1)

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Lara S

Verified

June 30, 2023 Stayed at: 03, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET

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.

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Chuck S

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June 11, 2023 Stayed at: 16, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET

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

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Nichole T

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August 31, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET

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

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Joel W

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August 31, 2022 Stayed at: 10, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET

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.

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Breck T

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August 16, 2022 Stayed at: 27, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET

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

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Patricia K

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July 28, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET

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.

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Bill R

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July 13, 2022 Stayed at: 28, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET

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

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Daniel F

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July 7, 2022 Stayed at: 28, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET

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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Heather M

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July 3, 2022 Stayed at: 27, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET

Great campground by the beach. Hosts were friendly. Bathrooms and sites were clean. Be aware of not booking a double site if you only need a single as the sites on Recreation.gov do not tell you what you are booking.

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Tara S

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June 26, 2022 Stayed at: 02, Loop: ALTURAS LAKE INLET

We were there early in the season and it was a wet spring. Some camp spots were wet. Ours was not. We had a lovely stay and enjoyed it immensely

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Location & Directions for Alturas Lake Inlet

Sawtooth Nra, Stanley, ID 83340 United States

Elevation: 2,144 ft

Nearest town

Stanley, ID - 26 mi

About 35 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • 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.
  • Idaho Off-road Vehicle Safety Message
  • 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.
  • Click here for more info about the Sawtooth National Forest
  • Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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