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Pettit Lake Campground

Federal campground in Sawtooth National Forest

Location: Ketchum, 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): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pettit-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small, quiet campground with excellent mountain biking and wilderness hiking right from the site, located beside the Tincup trailhead. Shallow lake perfect for SUP, kayaking, and swimming with no boat noise.

Wildlife alert: Pronghorn, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Mule Deer, Dusky Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and Franklin's Grouse documented in area

Insider tips for Pettit Lake Campground: First-come, first-served only—arrive early or visit midweek to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available Tincup trailhead adjacent to campground provides direct access to Alice Lake/Toxaway loop

Skip Pettit Lake Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You prefer developed amenities—old school campground with minimal facilities. You visit during holidays or weekends—fills up fast during peak times. Dusty conditions bother you—campground gets dusty during dry periods.

Best time to visit Pettit Lake Campground: Midweek, non-holidays — Campground fills up fast; visiting midweek avoids peak crowds. May through October — Official operating season.

Nearby campgrounds: Alturas Lake Picnic Area (Id) (STANLEY, ID), Smokey Bear Campground (Ketchum, ID), North Shore Campground (Ketchum, ID), Alturas Lake Inlet (STANLEY, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pettit Lake Campground

Cell signal at Pettit Lake Campground (Ketchum, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    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.

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    Ketchum, ID, ID★ 4 (0 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    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.

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    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no hookups available✕ You prefer developed amenities—old school campground with minimal facilities✕ You visit during holidays or weekends—fills up fast during peak times✕ Dusty conditions bother you—campground gets dusty during dry periods

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    arrive early or visit midweek to secure a site

    Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available

    Tincup trailhead adjacent to campground provides direct access to Alice Lake/Toxaway loop

    Best: Midweek, non-holidays

    Campground fills up fast; visiting midweek avoids peak crowds

    Best: May through October

    Official operating season

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Pronghorn, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Mule Deer, Dusky Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and Franklin's Grouse documented in area

    Location

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    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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Pettit Lake Campground cost per night?+
    Pettit Lake Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Pettit Lake Campground open?+
    Pettit Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Pettit Lake Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Pettit Lake Campground?+
    Pettit Lake Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Pettit Lake Campground?+
    Pettit Lake Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Pettit Lake Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pettit Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Pettit Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Pettit Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $20 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    STANLEY, ID

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