About this campground
Pettit Lake Day Use Area is a first-come, first-serve area and there is no fee. It offers access to the boat ramp and Pettit Lake for swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing and kayaking. Spend the day relaxing and taking pictures, exploring the wildflowers and beautiful Sawtooth wilderness, or celebrating special occasions. There is water, picnic tables and vaulted toilets. No personal watercraft are allowed on Pettit Lake.
Activities
- BOATING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- PICNICKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- SWIMMING
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