Twin Lakes Campground (Sawtooth)
Federal campground in Sawtooth National Forest
Location: Elba, 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/twin-lakes-campground-sawtooth to be notified when sites open up.
One of the cheapest camping options in the area at $20/night with lots of trees and nearby hiking. Lake Cleveland is only a mile up the road.
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose and Moose present in the area; also Western Tanager, Mountain Bluebird, Dark-eyed Junco, and Red-naped Sapsucker
Insider tips for Twin Lakes Campground (Sawtooth): First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment Book early during peak season as this is a federal campground
Skip Twin Lakes Campground (Sawtooth) if: You need full hookups — no hookups available. You want clean, well-stocked restroom facilities — reviews note bathrooms were not well-maintained. You prefer spacious sites — close quarters with limited separation between sites. You're looking for clear hiking trails nearby — reviews indicate difficulty finding good trails from camp.
Best time to visit Twin Lakes Campground (Sawtooth): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Thompson Flat (BURLEY, ID), Lake Cleveland - East Side (Burley, ID), Steer Basin Campground (Murtaugh, ID), Schipper Campground (Murtaugh, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Twin Lakes Campground (Sawtooth)
Cell signal at Twin Lakes Campground (Sawtooth) (Elba, 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 entryFirst-come, first-served only
arrive early to secure a site
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment
Book early during peak season as this is a federal campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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
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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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