Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side
Federal campground in Sawtooth National Forest
Location: Albion, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-cleveland-campground-west-side to be notified when sites open up.
Lake Cleveland Campground offers a scenic location with a 4.4/5 rating from real campers who praise its gorgeous setting and clean facilities. Reviewers note it's an excellent spot for a cool summer camping experience at an affordable $20/night.
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mountain Bluebird, Red-naped Sapsucker, Pine Siskin, and Dark-eyed Junco have been documented within 8km of the area.
Insider tips for Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side: Arrive by 4PM on weekends as spots fill up fast on first-come, first-served basis Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Book early if possible despite first-come, first-served policy due to popularity
Skip Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You require running water at the campground. You prefer guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only.
Best time to visit Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side: May-July — Campground operates May through October; reviewers noted August gets cold, suggesting earlier summer months are optimal.
Nearby campgrounds: Lake Cleveland - East Side (Burley, ID), Thompson Flat (BURLEY, ID), Twin Lakes Campground (Sawtooth) (Elba, ID), Steer Basin Campground (Murtaugh, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side
Cell signal at Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side (Albion, ID): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive by 4PM on weekends as spots fill up fast on first-come, first-served basis
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment
Book early if possible despite first-come, first-served policy due to popularity
Campground operates May through October; reviewers noted August gets cold, suggesting earlier summer months are optimal
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sawtooth National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sawtooth National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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