Atherton Creek Campground is a 23-site primitive campground on Lower Slide Lake offering excellent boat access via a dedicated ramp and easy kayak/SUP launch for paddlers.

The campground features first-come, first-served sites ($15/night) with drinking water, pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, though no hookups or showers are available.

Located about 30 minutes from Jackson, it's a quieter alternative to busier park campgrounds, though mosquitoes can be prevalent and the access road has rough gravel sections.