Independence Lakes Campground

In
Sawtooth National Forest
5 sites · RV, Tent

Drive on up to Independence Lakes Campground, the only accessible alpine lake in southern Idaho!

While the rocky terrain doesn’t yield many campsites, there’s a few good no-reservation required spots to use as your base camp for day-hiking the 3.1 miles to the lake. Don’t worry—the top-notch fishing and incredible views make it totally worth the sore calves and dirty boots.
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Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
5 sitesRV, Tent

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LocationIndependence Lakes Campground, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho, United States
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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