Alturas Lake Inlet

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USDA Forest Service

Campground · USDA Forest Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Alturas Lake Inlet Campground is located on the shores of scenic Alturas Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Recreation This 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. 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 This campground contains several family campsites, some of which have lake or creek views. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. A day-use site is adjacent to the campground with a designated swim beach. Smokey Bear Boat Ramp is less than 1/4-mile away. Natural Features Alturas Creek runs through the campground,… Getting there: From Highway 75, turn onto Forest Road 205/Alturas Lake Road. Travel approximately 3 miles to the campground. Phone: 928-537-8888 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233980 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov