Sawtooth National Forest

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Sawtooth National Forest campgrounds are renowned for their beautiful natural settings, clean and well-maintained facilities, and friendly, helpful camp hosts. Visitors enjoy spacious and often private campsites with access to lakes, rivers, and a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and swimming. However, challenges include crowded popular sites, noise from generators and other campers, occasional cleanliness or maintenance issues, and difficulties with the reservation system and enforcement of campground rules. Overall, most guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and scenic views despite some management and accessibility concerns.

Beautiful natural and scenic settings near lakes and trails

Clean and well-maintained campgrounds and restrooms

Friendly and helpful campground hosts

Spacious and private campsites with privacy and shade

Good access to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and water sports

Crowding and noise from generators, neighbors, and off-road vehicles

Occasional cleanliness and maintenance issues

Challenges with reservation systems and site accessibility

Inconsistent enforcement of rules and host interactions

Limited amenities such as showers and potable water in some areas

1,237 reviews

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4 stars

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3 stars

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Cheryl D

Campground:Glacier View Campground

Loop:A

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Reviewed 20 days ago

Paved campsites nestled in area above the lake. We walked in evening to see the sunset. We spent time biking and hiking. The campground host was very accommodating. Amazed at how many campgrounds were located in this area by the lake. Grateful to see the offering different types of lodging, and restaurant. It is a beautiful area.

Cheryl D

Campground:North Fork (Id)

Loop:North Fork

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Reviewed 20 days ago

Nestled in a campsite not far from the road (which was very quiet at night) and next to a stream of running water. Sunny days, cool nights and mountain views. Lovely campground.

James N

Campground:Glacier View Campground

Loop:C

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Reviewed a month ago

great campground we goo there almost every year!

Larry Quinn Y

Campground:Thompson Flat

Loop:Thompson Flat

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful campground-easy reservation

Kathleen G

Campground:Outlet Campground

Loop:Outlet Campground

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Reviewed a month ago

Easy access to the Redfish Lodge

christy A

Campground:Porcupine Springs

Loop:Looc

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Reviewed a month ago

Wonderful campsite! We did have to ask 2 different people that the campsite was reserved for the weekend. They need a bigger sign at the entrance that says reserved and each site has a clip where a reserved sign could be put to let people know it’s reserved. In the past they used to do this and we didn’t have to ask people to leave.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Sawtooth National Forest.

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 38% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.