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Stanley is the gateway to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA), the Sawtooth Wilderness, and the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The Stanley Basin and Sawtooth Valley offer hundreds of improved, developed campsites in prime locations. Most campgrounds are on a first-come, first-served basis, with length of stay limited to 10-15 days.

USFS campgrounds are designed for self-sufficient camping; USFS campgrounds do not offer trailer hookups for water, sewer, or power. Because of heavy winter snows, most area campgrounds are open only from mid-May through Labor Day.

GENERAL INFORMATION about the Sawtooth area recreation, camping, and picnic sites is available from the Sawtooth National Forest/Sawtooth National Recreation Area offices.

For more detailed information or questions about facilities and locations, contact one of the sources below.

  • Sawtooth National Recreation Area - 208-727-5013 or 208-727-5000
  • Stanley Ranger Station - 208-774-3000
  • Redfish Lake Visitor Center - 208-774-3376.
    (Summer only, June 1 - Labor Day)

Information is also available online at:

www.fs.fed.us/r4/sawtooth

CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS: Eleven USFS fee campgrounds and five picnic sites in the SNRA may be reserved in advance. The sites that may be reserved (generally the most popular) include several on Redfish Lake, Stanley Lake, and the Salmon River, as well as a few along Idaho Highway 21 west of Stanley.

Campsite reservations are made by contacting the U.S. Forest Service by phone at (1-877-444-6777) or online at:

ReserveUSA.com - "Reserve Your Place" at over 49,500 reservable campsites provided by the Corps of Engineers and USDA Forest Service. From waterfront to backcountry, your place is waiting for you!