Title

Alturas Lake Mountain Swimming

Description

Alturas Lake in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area south of Stanley is a pristine glacial lake ringed by granite peaks. The campground beach has a calm clear swim area with dramatic mountain views. The lake sits at 7,000 feet so water temperatures are refreshing even in August. No motorized boats are allowed.

Type

Outdoor

Subject

lake

swimming

mountains

age

All ages

Temporal Coverage

1-3 hours

plan

Low

Alternative Title

Alturas Lake

cites

Stanley

Provenance

ID