Independence Lakes Campground

About

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 (NFS Trail 7035) 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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Dump station

  9.8 mi

• fuel station

  Tracy General Store

  8.7 mi

• grocery

  Albertsons

  23 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  9.0 mi

• trailhead

  Independence Lakes Trailhead

  < 0.1 mi

• attraction

  Viewpoint

  10 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  21 mi

Forest road access near this stay: INDEPENDENCE LAKE in Sawtooth National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• ID
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN