Sawtooth National Forest
Independence Lakes Campground
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.
Around here
Around Independence Lakes Campground
Temperature from a 1980 federal survey. The record says nothing about access, ownership or current conditions.
- Archeology of Castle Rocks Guided HikeGuided Tours · 1-2 Hours6.4 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Hike the Geological Interpretive TrailHiking · 1-2 Hours8.9 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Hike the City of Rocks LoopHiking · 4-6 Hours9.4 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Bike the Tea Kettle TrailMountain Biking · 30-60 Minutes9.5 mi (opens in a new tab)
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Thermal springs: NOAA NCEI (1980) · Source: National Park Service. No claim to original U.S. Government works. · Public land: USGS PAD-US · Forest roads: USDA Forest Service MVUM · BLM routes and areas: Bureau of Land Management (simplified for web display)
Sites and hookups
- Booking
- First come, first served





