Lake View Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Operates May through September, closing on September 21st. Occupancy limited to 10 days in a 30-day period within a 30-mile radius of SNRA.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Over-Snow Vehicle and Bicycle Prohibitions
This order covers over-snow vehicle and bicycle use on the Fairfield and Ketchum Ranger Districts and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Sawtooth Wilderness Area Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use requirements for the Sawtooth Wilderness area on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Areas - Occupancy and Use
This over covers occupancy and use requirements of the Hemingway-Boulders and Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness Areas on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Forestwide Occupancy and Use
This order covers occupancy and use prohibitions on all National Forest System lands and roads within the Sawtooth National Forest.
Occupancy and Use - Food Storage
This order covers requirements for possessing and storing food while visiting the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Occupancy and Use
This covers occupancy and use requirements, including stay limits, for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
About
Lake View Campground sits in a lodgepole pine overstory on the shores of Stanley Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains. The campground offers 6 campsites including 1 double site, all available on a first-come, first-served basis. A boat ramp near the campground provides lake access for swimming, boating, waterskiing, canoeing, and kayaking. The lake is stocked with rainbow, cutthroat, brook and bull trout, making it a popular fishing destination. Several hiking trails are accessible from the area including Stanley Lake trailhead, Elk Mountain trailhead, and nearby Lady Face Falls. The campground provides excellent views of McGowan Peak, which rises to 9,860 feet elevation to the south. The campground operates seasonally from May through September and closes on September 21st. Located within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, occupancy is limited to 10 days within a 30-day period within a 30-mile radius. Campers must bring their own drinking water as potable water is not available on site.
Directions
From Stanley, go 5 miles north on ID 21 then 3.5 miles west on Forest Road 455.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 423-7500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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