Recreation area

Cougar Dispersed Camping Area

Sawtooth National Forest · Idaho — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This dispersed campground area is north of Caribou developed campground on the left side of North Fork road. It is situated alongside the North Fork of the Big Wood River.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • PICNICKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.