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The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Sawtooth National Recreation Area

Sawtooth National Recreation Area’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11

beautiful natural monuments in Sawtooth National Recreation Area. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Alpine Lake

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This is one of two lakes within the Sawtooth Wilderness known as Alpine Lake with the other one located further south. Popular Sawtooth Lake is just half a mile from …

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Sawtooth Lake

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Sawtooth Lake at the base of Mount Regan is one of the biggest and most popular lakes within the Sawtooth Wilderness. Due to its elevation, it is often frozen into …

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Sacajawea Hot Springs

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The Sacajawea Hot Springs sit right next to Grandjean Road at the South Fork Payette River. There are several pools with different temperatures. There is no actual parking lot at …

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Hell Roaring Lake

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Although its name might give you another impression, Hell Roaring Lake is a true alpine idyll with the Finger of Fate towering above the quiet water. If you want to …

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Thompson Peak

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Thompson Peak sits at 10,751 feet and is the highest mountain in the Sawtooth Range. From this exposed summit you get fantastic panoramic views of the entire range, but particularly …

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Sunbeam Hot Springs & bathhouse

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These hot springs consist of roughly ten pools with different temperatures and sizes. Its located just off the road and next to the beautiful Salmon River that cools the water …

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Middle and Upper Cramer Lake & waterfall

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The three Cramer Lakes make for a stunning hike into the heart of the Sawtooth Wilderness. There is even a scenic waterfall cascading into the lakes. The shortest way to …

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Edith Lake

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Edith Lake is a small, but stunning, alpine lake perched high up in a bowl. Sitting at 8,660 feet above sea level, this lake often remains frozen into early summer. …

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Baron Lake & Upper Baron Lake

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The Baron Lakes are a great spot for some peace and quiet with true alpine scenery. The lakes are beautifully nestled between Monte Verita, El Pima, Baron Spire and Cirque …

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Twin Lakes

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The Twin Lakes are just a short hike from Alice Lake and El Capitan. Both are glacial lakes that are separated by a narrow strip of land and nestled nicely between the rugged peaks of Snowyside Peak and Perfect Peak.

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The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Sawtooth National Recreation Area

Alpine Lake

Sawtooth Lake

Sacajawea Hot Springs

Hell Roaring Lake

Thompson Peak

Sunbeam Hot Springs & bathhouse

Middle and Upper Cramer Lake & waterfall

Edith Lake

Baron Lake & Upper Baron Lake

Twin Lakes

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