Sawtooth National Forest

Sawtooth Wilderness

Wilderness Experience!
Welcome to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. You are about to embark on a trip to a very special place.

The Sawtooth Wilderness will impress you with rugged peaks and many crystal clear lakes. You will find opportunities for many different kinds of experiences at all skill levels. But before you begin your trip, please take the time to learn how to help protect this special area by minimizing your impact.

The Sawtooth Wilderness is enjoyed by tens of thousands of people each year, engaging in a variety of activities. Consequently, most visitors are unaware of the impacts they leave. With the increasing demand for the solitude and beauty that Wilderness provides, even the smaller impacts can begin to take their toll. Proper planning, equipment and backcountry etiquette can do a great deal to preserve our Wilderness areas. Taking the time to learn and abide by Wilderness regulations and the Leave No Trace principles will make a difference, offer you a more enjoyable trip.

Take time to look over this site before you embark and practice minimum impact techniques. It is up to those of us who love our wildlands to dedicate ourselves to learning how we can be lighter on the land, knowing the area regulations and spreading this knowledge on to others. Thank you for taking the time to learn how to protect and preserve the Sawtooth Wilderness.
Enjoy your trip!

Sawtooth Wilderness Regulations

Over the past several years the Forest Service, permittees, and the general public were involved in drafting a new management plan for the Sawtooth Wilderness. As a result some new rules and regulations apply.

Sawtooth Wilderness FAQ's

The following frequently asked questions will help you understand the new rules and regulation changes and how they will help you to protect the Wilderness. Please help preserve this area for future generations by abiding by them.

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