U.S. Forest Service · Sawtooth National Forest · ID

Lake Cleveland - East Side

Lake ClevlandPhoto · USFS-Sawtooth National Forest, Minidoka Ranger District
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
8Sites
60 ftMax rig

The place

Lake Cleveland Campground is a very popular summer recreational facility. Located next to its namesake, the campground is divided into the East Side and West Side loops. Very popular with residents of local communities, the campground is often full every weekend from early July to Labor Day. Recreation Fishing, kayaking, hiking and swimming are all popular activities within the Lake Cleveland area during the summer months. Non-motorized boating and floating is allowed on Lake Cleveland. Motorized recreation is limited to system roads and trails; no cross-country motorized travel is allowed. Keep reading

Facilities Seventeen camping sites are located in the East campground loop, seven of which are reservable, the remaining ten are first-come, first-served. The East side of the lake is best suited for large RVs and trailers. Nine campsites are available on the West side of the lake on a first-come, first-served basis. Trailers are not advised on the West side of the lake because the turn-around is very tight (limited space due to steep terrain). Natural Features At an elevation of 8,300 feet, the campground facility is located in an alpine lake basin below Mt. Harrison which has an elevation of 9,240 feet. Late season snowdrifts on the county road and in the campground often block access until early to mid-July. The campground is near the timberline and alpine wildflower meadows. Expansive views north across the Snake River Plain and south into Utah and Nevada can be found near the campground. Nearby Attractions Two miles from Lake Cleveland, Mt. Harrison has a fully functional fire lookout tower. Nearby Pomerelle ski area offers lift-served access to mountain bike and hiking trails. Two miles away, Twin Lakes Campground offers equestrian facilities and access to the Skyline Trail which is open for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and dirt bikes.

The sites · 8

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
LAKE CLEVELAND - EAST SIDE2standard nonelectric20 ft
LAKE CLEVELAND - EAST SIDE3standard nonelectric20 ft
LAKE CLEVELAND - EAST SIDE4standard nonelectric20 ft
LAKE CLEVELAND - EAST SIDE5standard nonelectric40 ft
LAKE CLEVELAND - EAST SIDE6standard nonelectric60 ft
LAKE CLEVELAND - EAST SIDE7standard nonelectric40 ft
LAKE CLEVELAND - EAST SIDE8standard nonelectric48 ft
S&PSingle S&Pmanagement20 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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