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Powerplant Campground

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About

The Power Plant Campground is near Atlanta, Idaho. A trailhead offers access to the Sawtooth Wilderness, heading northeast into a lake-filled basin. The historic mining town of Atlanta is just south of the campground. Good fishing in the river for rainbow trout and whitefish.

Around this stay

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

  • potable water

    Stream

    19 mi
  • trailhead

    Powerplant/middle Fork Trailhead

    0.2 mi
  • attraction

    Greylock Hot Spring

    0.2 mi
  • recreation site

    Alturus Inlet Picnic Area

    13 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: SPUR 268L9 in Boise National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.