Lake Cleveland - East Side
Sawtooth National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Burley, ID, ID
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lake Cleveland Campground is a very popular summer recreational facility. Located next to its namesake, the campground is divided into the East Side and West Side loops. Very popular with residents of local communities, the campground is often full every weekend from early July to Labor Day.Fishing, kayaking, hiking and swimming are all popular activities within the Lake Cleveland area during the summer months.
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, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-cleveland-east-side to be notified when sites open up.
Lake Cleveland East Side is a popular alpine summer destination with fishing, hiking, and swimming opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful lake setting and scenic surroundings (4.7/5 from 94 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Western Tanager, Mountain Bluebird, Red-naped Sapsucker, and Dark-eyed Junco have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Lake Cleveland - East Side: Book early as this is a federal campground that fills quickly on weekends. Road to the lake closes during snowy months; avoid winter travel. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
Skip Lake Cleveland - East Side if: You need RV hookups - none are available at most sites.. You plan to visit during winter months when road access is closed.. You prefer less crowded campgrounds - this fills every weekend July through Labor Day..
Best time to visit Lake Cleveland - East Side: Early July to Labor Day — Peak season but campground often reaches full capacity every weekend during this period according to RIDB data.. May through June or September through October — Within the official operating season with fewer crowds than peak summer..
Nearby campgrounds: Lake Cleveland Campground - West Side (Albion, ID), Twin Lakes Campground (Sawtooth) (Elba, ID), Thompson Flat (BURLEY, ID), Steer Basin Campground (Murtaugh, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Cleveland - East Side
Cell signal at Lake Cleveland - East Side (Burley, 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
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.
Lake Cleveland Campground is a very popular summer recreational facility. Located next to its namesake, the campground is divided into the East Side and West Side loops. Very popular with residents of local communities, the campground is often full every weekend from early July to Labor Day.Fishing, kayaking, hiking and swimming are all popular activities within the Lake Cleveland area during the summer months.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground that fills quickly on weekends.
Road to the lake closes during snowy months; avoid winter travel.
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
Peak season but campground often reaches full capacity every weekend during this period according to RIDB data.
Within the official operating season with fewer crowds than peak summer.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 84, take exit 216 and follow State Highway 77 south approximately 18 miles, through the towns of Declo and Albion, to Howell Canyon Road. Turn west at the Pomerelle Ski Area sign and drive up the canyon on Howell Canyon Road another 7 miles. The road is steep and winding. Look for an entrance sign on your right. Use caution with travel trailers and RVs, as not all campground loops are suitable for trailer turnarounds.
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#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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