## Overview

Elk Creek Campground lies just off Highway 21 in a beautiful valley at the
foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.

## Recreation

Elk Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of
excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750
miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including
the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes nearby.  
  
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great
location for bird and wildlife watching.

## Facilities

Elk Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of
excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750
miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including
the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes nearby.  
  
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great
location for bird and wildlife watching.

## Natural Features

Summer wildflowers are plentiful and lodgepole pines provide partial shade.
Elk Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78
degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the
area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing.
Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby with great boating, water skiing,
canoeing, kayaking and even more fishing.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Elk Creek Campground lies just off Highway 21 in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Elk Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes nearby.<br/>
<br/>
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.
<h2>Facilities</h2>
Elk Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes nearby.<br/>
<br/>
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Summer wildflowers are plentiful and lodgepole pines provide partial shade. Elk Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and even more fishing.<br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (SAWTOOTH NF)

Elk Creek Campground (Sawtooth Nf)

## Overview

Sheep Trail Campground is located at an elevation of 6,670 feet in a beautiful
valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.

## Recreation

Sheep Trail is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of
excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750
miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including
the nearby Idaho Centennial Trail.  
  
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great
location for bird and wildlife watching.

## Facilities

Sheep Trail is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of
excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750
miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including
the nearby Idaho Centennial Trail.  
  
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great
location for bird and wildlife watching.

## Natural Features

Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed stand of pines provides partial
shade. A small creek runs next to the campground. Temperatures are cool, with
an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the
area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing.
Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby, offering excellent boating, water
skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Sheep Trail Campground is located at an elevation of 6,670 feet in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Sheep Trail is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the nearby Idaho Centennial Trail.<br/>
<br/>
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Sheep Trail is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the nearby Idaho Centennial Trail.<br/>
<br/>
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed stand of pines provides partial shade. A small creek runs next to the campground. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby, offering excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.<br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

SHEEP TRAIL CAMPGROUND

Sheep Trail Campground

## Overview

Stanley Lake Campground is located on the shoreline above beautiful Stanley
Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains.

## Recreation

Stanley Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and
fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brook and bull trout. A boat ramp is located
just outside the campground.  
  
The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby and can be accessed from the Stanley
Lake Trailhead across the lake.

## Facilities

Stanley Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and
fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brook and bull trout. A boat ramp is located
just outside the campground.  
  
The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby and can be accessed from the Stanley
Lake Trailhead across the lake.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside above the lake in a thick grove of
lodgepole pines, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Most campsites have partial
shade and views of the lake and/or the rugged 9860-foot McGowan Peak.
Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of
40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

Stanley Lake lies within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, which offers a
myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities. An estimated 750 miles of
trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.  
  
Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the
area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing.
Redfish Lake is nearby, offering additional water recreation opportunities.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Stanley Lake Campground is located on the shoreline above beautiful Stanley Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Stanley Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brook and bull trout.  A boat ramp is located just outside the campground.<br/>
<br/>
The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby and can be accessed from the Stanley Lake Trailhead across the lake. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Stanley Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brook and bull trout.  A boat ramp is located just outside the campground.<br/>
<br/>
The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby and can be accessed from the Stanley Lake Trailhead across the lake. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated on a hillside above the lake in a thick grove of lodgepole pines, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Most campsites have partial shade and views of the lake and/or the rugged 9860-foot  McGowan Peak. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Stanley Lake lies within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, which offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities. An estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. <br/>
<br/>
Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Redfish Lake is nearby, offering additional water recreation opportunities.<br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND

Mountain at Stanley Lake

Stanley Lake Campground

## Overview

Trap Creek Campground is located in a beautiful valley at the foot of the
Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.

## Recreation

Trap Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of
excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750
miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including
the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes through the site.  
  
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great
location for bird and wildlife watching.

## Facilities

Trap Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of
excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750
miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including
the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes through the site.  
  
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great
location for bird and wildlife watching.

## Natural Features

Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed stand of pines provides partial
shade. Trap Creek flows nearby. The campground sits at an elevation of 6,670
feet, and temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and
a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the
area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing.
Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby, offering great boating, water skiing,
canoeing, kayaking and fishing.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Trap Creek Campground is located in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Trap Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes through the site.<br/>
<br/>
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Trap Creek is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the Idaho Centennial Trail, which passes through the site.<br/>
<br/>
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed stand of pines provides partial shade. Trap Creek flows nearby. The campground sits at an elevation of 6,670 feet, and temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby, offering great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.<br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

TRAP CREEK CAMPGROUND

Trap Creek Campground

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a
QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to **first download the free
Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your
arrival** as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to <strong>first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Iron Creek Campground (ID)

## Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors
are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a
site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a
QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to**first download the free
Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your
arrival** as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival </strong>as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

Salmon River Campground

Casino Creek

Riverside Campground (ID)

Mormon Bend Campground

## Overview

Sunny Gulch Campground sits along the shores of Salmon River in the forests of
central Idaho.

## Recreation

Excellent fishing is right out your back door on the Salmon River, with
rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and
bull trout available.  
  
Sunny Gulch lies in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A
myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, and an
estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.

## Facilities

Excellent fishing is right out your back door on the Salmon River, with
rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and
bull trout available.  
  
Sunny Gulch lies in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A
myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, and an
estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.

## Natural Features

The campground offers spectacular views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Summer
wildflowers are plentiful and lodgepole pines provide partial shade.
Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of
40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

The Alpine Way Trail begins less than a mile from the campground, and the
Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby.  
  
Redfish and Stanley Lakes are nearby with great boating, water skiing,
canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Numerous additional sparkling lakes and
streams dot the area.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Sunny Gulch Campground sits along the shores of Salmon River in the forests of central Idaho. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Excellent fishing is right out your back door on the Salmon River, with rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout available.<br/> 
<br/>
Sunny Gulch lies in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Excellent fishing is right out your back door on the Salmon River, with rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout available.<br/> 
<br/>
Sunny Gulch lies in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground offers spectacular views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and lodgepole pines provide partial shade. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Alpine Way Trail begins less than a mile from the campground, and the Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby. <br/>
<br/>
Redfish and Stanley Lakes are nearby with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Numerous additional sparkling lakes and streams dot the area. <br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

Sunny Gulch Campground

Chinook Bay Campground

Mountain View Campground (ID)

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.</p>

<p>If this option is available, you will need to<strong> first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival</strong> as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>

Grandjean Campground

## Overview

Glacier View Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake, beneath the
Sawtooth Mountain Range, at an elevation of 6,500 feet.

## Recreation

Glacier View is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation
Area, where outdoor activities abound.  
  
Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and
fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down
the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.  
  
The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive
activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits.

## Facilities

Glacier View is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation
Area, where outdoor activities abound.  
  
Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and
fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down
the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.  
  
The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive
activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits.

## Natural Features

Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and
Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high
of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and
biking opportunities; an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley
and surrounding mountains.  
  
Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails all
offer trailheads in the immediate area. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes
nearby.  
  
The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope
cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Glacier View Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake, beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range, at an elevation of 6,500 feet.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Glacier View is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. 
<br/><br/>
Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.
<br/>
<br/>
The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Glacier View is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. 
<br/><br/>
Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.
<br/>
<br/>
The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities; an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. <br/>
<br/>
Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails all offer trailheads in the immediate area. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby.<br/>
<br/>
The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout. <br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.

GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND

Glacier View tent

Glacier View tent site

Glacier View sunrise

Glacier View Campground

## Overview

A stay at the historic Redfish Cabin is like having your own private Idaho!
Nestled in the trees above the northern shore of Redfish Lake at an elevation
of 6,570 feet, the historic (Civilian Conservation Corps 1930's era) cabin
offers a perfect getaway for a small family or group of friends. The cabin is
warm and cozy, the views are breathtaking, recreation opportunities abound and
starry nights provide a gateway to heaven. And you can share it all with your
canine family member.  
  
  
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area was established in 1972 for its natural,
scenic, historic, pastoral, and fish and wildlife values. Redfish Lake is by
far the most popular location in the area; however, a fall or winter visit
provides a totally different experience than the "Coney Island" atmosphere of
summer. Available only in the fall and winter, this is a special time of year
where few visitors come to enjoy the beauty and solitude of the lake and
surrounding mountain peaks.  

## Recreation

The cabin provides easy access to a variety of recreation opportunities. In
the fall, trailheads to Bench Lakes, Redfish Creek, Fishhook Creek, and
Marshall Lake, all within half a mile of the cabin, offer access to fabulous
hiking or horseback riding. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on un-groomed
trails near the lake offer excellent opportunities for winter recreation.
Quick access to the groomed Stanley to Smiley Creek snowmobile route affords
motorized recreation opportunities. Whether its photography, bird watching,
climbing a mountain or sitting by the fire with a book, there's an activity
for all.

## Facilities

The cabin provides easy access to a variety of recreation opportunities. In
the fall, trailheads to Bench Lakes, Redfish Creek, Fishhook Creek, and
Marshall Lake, all within half a mile of the cabin, offer access to fabulous
hiking or horseback riding. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on un-groomed
trails near the lake offer excellent opportunities for winter recreation.
Quick access to the groomed Stanley to Smiley Creek snowmobile route affords
motorized recreation opportunities. Whether its photography, bird watching,
climbing a mountain or sitting by the fire with a book, there's an activity
for all.

## Natural Features

Named for the brilliant sockeye salmon that return each year after a 900 mile
journey from the sea, Redfish Lake is the largest lake in the Sawtooth
National Recreation Area. These fish were in such numbers that it's said the
lake would shimmer red. Now endangered, most of the sockeye returning to the
lake are bred in the nearby Sawtooth Fish Hatchery.  
  
The 217,000 acre Sawtooth Wilderness provides the backdrop for this dramatic
setting, including the peaks which frame the lake at its south end: Mount
Heyburn at 10,229' (3,118 m) and Grand Mogul at 9,733' (2967 m). Known for
clear air, clean water and classic alpine beauty, this wilderness is home to a
diversity of wildlife including bald eagles, osprey, elk and deer, gray wolf,
mountain goat, and the elusive wolverine.  
  
Prehistoric hunters inhabited the Redfish Lake area as early as 9,500 years
ago, using the Redfish rock shelter as cover while they hunted elk, deer,
antelope, mammoth, bison and, later, fished for salmon.  

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby small town of Stanley (5 miles north) provides a rural western
atmosphere with limited amenities including lodging, dining, fuel and
groceries in winter. To the south, Smiley Creek Lodge (25 miles) offers a
restaurant, lodging and snowmobile rentals. Popular activities in the Sawtooth
Valley this time of year include hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing,
snowmobiling, and hot springing along the Salmon River.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>A stay at the historic Redfish Cabin is like having your own private Idaho! Nestled in the trees above the northern shore of Redfish Lake at an elevation of 6,570 feet, the historic (Civilian Conservation Corps 1930's era) cabin offers a perfect getaway for a small family or group of friends. The cabin is warm and cozy, the views are breathtaking, recreation opportunities abound and starry nights provide a gateway to heaven. And you can share it all with your canine family member. <br><br><br>The Sawtooth National Recreation Area was established in 1972 for its natural, scenic, historic, pastoral, and fish and wildlife values. Redfish Lake is by far the most popular location in the area; however, a fall or winter visit provides a totally different experience than the "Coney Island" atmosphere of summer. Available only in the fall and winter, this is a special time of year where few visitors come to enjoy the beauty and solitude of the lake and surrounding mountain peaks.  <br></p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The cabin provides easy access to a variety of recreation opportunities. In the fall, trailheads to Bench Lakes, Redfish Creek, Fishhook Creek, and Marshall Lake, all within half a mile of the cabin, offer access to fabulous hiking or horseback riding. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on un-groomed trails near the lake offer excellent opportunities for winter recreation. Quick access to the groomed Stanley to Smiley Creek snowmobile route affords motorized recreation opportunities. Whether its photography, bird watching, climbing a mountain or sitting by the fire with a book, there's an activity for all.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The cabin provides easy access to a variety of recreation opportunities. In the fall, trailheads to Bench Lakes, Redfish Creek, Fishhook Creek, and Marshall Lake, all within half a mile of the cabin, offer access to fabulous hiking or horseback riding. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on un-groomed trails near the lake offer excellent opportunities for winter recreation. Quick access to the groomed Stanley to Smiley Creek snowmobile route affords motorized recreation opportunities. Whether its photography, bird watching, climbing a mountain or sitting by the fire with a book, there's an activity for all.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Named for the brilliant sockeye salmon that return each year after a 900 mile journey from the sea, Redfish Lake is the largest lake in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. These fish were in such numbers that it's said the lake would shimmer red. Now endangered, most of the sockeye returning to the lake are bred in the nearby Sawtooth Fish Hatchery. <br/>
<br/>
The 217,000 acre Sawtooth Wilderness provides the backdrop for this dramatic setting, including the peaks which frame the lake at its south end: Mount Heyburn at 10,229' (3,118 m) and Grand Mogul at 9,733' (2967 m). Known for clear air, clean water and classic alpine beauty, this wilderness is home to a diversity of wildlife including bald eagles, osprey, elk and deer, gray wolf, mountain goat, and the elusive wolverine. <br/>
<br/>
Prehistoric hunters inhabited the Redfish Lake area as early as 9,500 years ago, using the Redfish rock shelter as cover while they hunted elk, deer, antelope, mammoth, bison and, later, fished for salmon. <br/>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby small town of Stanley (5 miles north) provides a rural western atmosphere with limited amenities including lodging, dining, fuel and groceries in winter. To the south, Smiley Creek Lodge (25 miles) offers a restaurant, lodging and snowmobile rentals. Popular activities in the Sawtooth Valley this time of year include hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and hot springing along the Salmon River.

REDFISH CABIN

Thick snow covers a wooden cabin and picnic table.

Redfish Cabin

## Overview

North Shore Picnic Area is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot
of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Stanley, Idaho, is conveniently close, only
about 4 miles away.

## Recreation

North Shore is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation
Area, where outdoor activities abound.  
  
Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and
fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down
the road, providing additional fishing and canoeing opportunities.  
  
In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek,
Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes
nearby

## Facilities

North Shore is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation
Area, where outdoor activities abound.  
  
Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and
fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down
the road, providing additional fishing and canoeing opportunities.  
  
In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek,
Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes
nearby

## Natural Features

Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and
Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high
of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and
biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the
valley and surrounding mountains. .  
  
The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope
cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout.  
  
Redfish Lake Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, general store, boat and kayak
rentals, mooring services, lake tours and a lake shuttle.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
North Shore Picnic Area is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Stanley, Idaho, is conveniently close, only about 4 miles away. <h2>Recreation</h2>
North Shore is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. 
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Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, providing additional fishing and canoeing opportunities.
<br/><br/>
In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby<h2>Facilities</h2>
North Shore is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. 
<br/><br/>
Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, providing additional fishing and canoeing opportunities.
<br/><br/>
In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. 
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<br/>
The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout. <br/>
<br/>
Redfish Lake Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, general store, boat and kayak rentals, mooring services, lake tours and a lake shuttle. <br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.

NORTH SHORE PICNIC AREA

North Shore Picnic Area

## Overview

Point Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot of the
Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.

## Recreation

Point Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation
Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating,
water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee
salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing
and canoeing.  
  
A designated swimming beach and dock are located at the adjacent public day-
use area. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is across the lake, about a mile away.

## Facilities

Point Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation
Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating,
water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee
salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing
and canoeing.  
  
A designated swimming beach and dock are located at the adjacent public day-
use area. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is across the lake, about a mile away.

## Natural Features

Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and
Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high
of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and
biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the
valley and surrounding mountains.  
  
In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek,
Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes
nearby.  
  
Redfish Lake Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, general store, boat and kayak
rentals, mooring services, lake tours and a lake shuttle.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Point Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Point Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.<br/>
<br/>
A designated swimming beach and dock are located at the adjacent public day-use area. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is across the lake, about a mile away.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Point Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.<br/>
<br/>
A designated swimming beach and dock are located at the adjacent public day-use area. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is across the lake, about a mile away.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. <br/>
<br/>
In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby.
 <br/>
<br/>
Redfish Lake Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, general store, boat and kayak rentals, mooring services, lake tours and a lake shuttle. <br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

POINT CAMPGROUND

Point Campground

## Overview

Outlet Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake beneath the
Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.

## Recreation

Outlet Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National
Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers
excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow
trout and Kokanee salmon.  
  
Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and
canoeing.  
  
In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek,
Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail also
passes nearby.

## Facilities

Outlet Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National
Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers
excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow
trout and Kokanee salmon.  
  
Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and
canoeing.  
  
In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek,
Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail also
passes nearby.

## Natural Features

Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and
Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high
of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

## Nearby Attractions

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and
biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the
valley and surrounding mountains.  
Redfish Lake Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, general store, boat and kayak
rentals, mooring services, lake tours and a lake shuttle.  
  
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days,
Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Outlet Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Outlet Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. 
<br/><br/>
Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.
<br/>
<br/>
In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail also passes nearby.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Outlet Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. 
<br/><br/>
Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.
<br/>
<br/>
In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail also passes nearby.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. 
<br/>
Redfish Lake Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, general store, boat and kayak rentals, mooring services, lake tours and a lake shuttle.<br/>
<br/>
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.

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