Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every nightA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Recreation at the campground centers on the lake: boating, water-skiing, paddling and shore fishing are all immediate options, with bull trout and Kokanee salmon reported in Alturas Lake. A 10-mile round-trip hike on the Alpine Meadows Trail begins nearby, offering canyon, meadow and alpine-lake views and good birding; the broader Sawtooth National Recreation Area contains roughly 750 miles of trails for longer hiking and biking.











Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 04 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 27 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 24 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 05 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 28 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 26 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 18 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 27 no-hookup individual sites.
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“Beautiful hiking trails and bike trails everywhere.”
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“Great place. Beautiful hiking trails and bike trails everywhere. The camp host cleaned the bathroom twice a day!! The beach was incredible! I’m sure its crazy in the summer!!”
“Campground was excellent. Camp Host was knowledgeable and helpful. Rest rooms were immaculate. Recommend hiking the Alpine Way trail to the lake. Paddle Boarding and swimming were great. The water is so pristine.”
“Enjoyed this campground. It was clean and spacious with lots of outhouses and clean water. We used it as a base camp as we canoed surrounding lakes.”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night
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| $24 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 08 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 03 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 06 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 02 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 25 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $48 |
| 22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $48 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $48 |
| 23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $48 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $48 |
| 07 standard nonelectric | – | – | $48 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 73 mi from campground
$79/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 75 mi from campground
$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 6 · 75 mi from campground
$105/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalFor September weekends, book about 183 days ahead. Three in four September Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 161 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 148 days ahead | 175 days ahead | 118 days ahead | 168 days ahead |
| July | 179 days ahead | 181 days ahead | 155 days ahead | 181 days ahead |
| August | 147 days ahead | 181 days ahead | 131 days ahead | 181 days ahead |
| September | 161 days ahead | 183 days ahead | 76 days ahead | 167 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (5,459 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
27 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
27 sites · $24, $48/night
Loops: ALTURAS LAKE INLET loop (27)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15