About this campground
Independence Lake Campground and Picnic Area is a non-fee campground and picnic area where reservations are not required. There are 5 single sites. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between July through October. Sites are handicapped accessible. Campground amenities include 9 tables and grills, toilets, and livestock facilities. No drinking water or trash service is available. Nearby Independence Lakes Trail (#35) is 3.1 miles to the Lake. Only non-motorized travel is authorized. The first mile is rocky, however the remainder is a reasonable grade with switchbacks to the first of four lakes in the alpine cirque basin. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Non-motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait;
Activities
- CAMPING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Mt. Harrison LookoutSawtooth National Forest6 mi
- Lake ClevelandSawtooth National Forest7 mi
- Lake Cleveland - East SideSawtooth National Forest7 mi
- Lake Cleveland Campground - West SideSawtooth National Forest7 mi
- Thompson FlatSawtooth National Forest8 mi
- City of Rocks Visitor CenterCity Of Rocks National Reserve9 mi
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Independence Lakes Campground doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Idaho campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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