Sawtooth National Recreation Area

Sawtooth National Forest • Idaho

191.3
Miles of Camping Roads
34
Campgrounds

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35 community-curated dispersed campsites in Sawtooth National Recreation Area — free with the Dispersed app.

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Camping Regulations

BLANKET STATEMENTS FOR TRAVEL MANAGEMENT Where designated on the Motor Vehicle Use Map, motor vehicle use off of designated roads and trails for the purpose of dispersed camping is permitted for up to 300 feet from the centerline of the road and 100 feet from the centerline of the trail when it is safe to do so and when not causing damage to Nation Forest System resources.

Campgrounds in Sawtooth National Recreation Area

Caribou Cg

Caribou Campground is composed of 7 campsites which are first-come, first-serve, and is situated in …

Fee Required

Chemeketan Cg

Chemeketan Campground sits near the headwaters of the Salmon River, at the foot of the …

Fee Required

Chinook Bay Cg

Chinook Bay Campground is composed of 13 campsites on the north side of Little Redfish …

Fee Required

Cougar Cg

Fee Required

Dutchman Flat Dispersed Campground

DUTCHMAN FLAT DISPERSED CAMPGROUND (Campground)

FREE

Easley Cg

Easley Campground is situated in groves of cottonwood and aspen and is composed of 10 …

Fee Required
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About Sawtooth National Recreation Area

Sawtooth National Recreation Area is a ranger district within Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho. This district allows dispersed camping on National Forest land.

There are 191.3 miles of roads designated for dispersed camping within this district. Download the Dispersed app to see exact road locations with GPS navigation.

Always check current conditions and fire restrictions before camping. Follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash.

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