REDFISH OVERFLOW CAMPING
Closed — Closed for the winter season. The Redfish Lake area typically operates seasonally with campgrounds opening in late spring or early summer and closing in fall, weather dependent.
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
Redfish Overflow Camping is part of the Redfish Lake Recreation Complex in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, providing overflow camping capacity when the primary developed campgrounds reach capacity. Situated at approximately 6,500 feet elevation beneath the dramatic Sawtooth Mountain Range, this camping area offers access to one of Idaho's premier recreational destinations. Redfish Lake is at the headwaters of the Salmon River and is named for the sockeye salmon that historically returned here to spawn. The area offers exceptional opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, and water sports. Nearby Redfish Lake Lodge provides amenities including a restaurant, general store, boat rentals, and lake tours. Multiple trailheads provide access into the Sawtooth Wilderness. The Sawtooth National Recreation Area has occupancy limits of 10 days within a 30-day period within a 30-mile radius. This overflow area serves as an important resource during peak summer visitation when the established campgrounds like Glacier View, Outlet, and Point fill to capacity.
Directions
From Stanley, Idaho, drive south on Highway 75 for approximately 4 miles. The Redfish Lake Overflow Camping area is located near Redfish Lake, with access from the highway.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 774-7000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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