Saddle Lake Campground
Saddle Lake Campground
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13 campsites
Season
Year-round
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Unknown
Pets
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Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
Saddle Lake Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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About Saddle Lake Campground
Tucked away at the edge of a tranquil reservoir, Saddle Lake Campground offers something increasingly rare: solitude. This intimate, primitive camping spot serves as your basecamp for exploring a 2.4-mile lakeside trail, launching your boat into glassy waters, and experiencing nature at its unhurried pace—often with the entire place to yourself.
A small, primitive campground with 13 sites located at Saddle Lake Recreation Area.
Historical SignificanceSaddle Lake's story is woven into the practical history of river management in the region. Born from mid-century flood control efforts, this recreation area stands as one of four sister sites created alongside engineered lakes on the Middle Fork of the Anderson River. What began as infrastructure has matured into a peaceful retreat, where the reservoir's original purpose now serves a different kind of community need—a place to disconnect and restore.
Natural Features and SceneryThe lake spreads before you like a mirror, its surface reflecting the mixed tapestry of hardwoods and conifers that crowd the shoreline. Depending on the season, you might catch the golden blaze of autumn leaves or the deep green stillness of summer. The diverse forest creates a haven for wildlife, and patient observers are often rewarded—whether it's the sudden splash of a diving bird, deer emerging at dusk, or the intricate dance of dragonflies over the water. The scenery here doesn't shout for attention; it whispers, inviting you to slow down and truly see.
Geological RegionSituated within the engineered landscape of flood control lakes that dot the Middle Fork of the Anderson River, this area represents where human engineering and natural systems have found balance. The reservoir and surrounding terrain reflect the region's management of water flow, creating an unexpected oasis where controlled waters have fostered thriving ecosystems.
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Campsite details
Sites Size13 sites
Sites PrivacyScenic, somewhat remote; you will often have the place to yourself.
Total Campsites13 campsites
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Tents
Tents are not allowed
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RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed
Site layoutPrimitive campground layout with 13 sites. Facilities include a single vault toilet and a garbage can; a nearby boat ramp and a 2.4-mile hiking trail circle the lake.
Amenities available
Vault toilets
Activities you can enjoy
Outdoor recreation centered on a small, scenic lake and surrounding trails. Key activities include a 2.4-mile hiking trail, boating access via a boat ramp, and nature/wildlife viewing.
Hiking
A 2.4-mile hiking trail around Saddle Lake.Boating
Boat ramp available for lake access.Wildlife viewing
Views of Saddle Lake, hardwoods and conifers, and opportunities for nature viewing.Advertisement
Campground rules
- Pets are not allowed
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Humidity: 73%
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Trash and recyclingA garbage can is provided.
Proximity to water featuresAdjacent to Saddle Lake; a boat ramp is available within the recreation area.
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Last updated December 10, 2025
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