Overview
Stanley Lake Campground is located on the shoreline above beautiful Stanley Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(12 of 38 campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(Majority of the campsites have 0:00 pm)
Checkout Time
(Majority of the campsites have 0:00 pm)
Driveway Entry
(All campsites have Driveway Entry)
Firepit
(12 of 38 campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 16)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 4)
Pets Allowed
(17 of 38 campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(12 of 38 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(All campsites have Shade)
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.
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.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 52ft
tent-Up to 52ft
trailer-Up to 52ft
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.