Sawtooth National Forest - Grandjean Campground
The campground operates seasonally from June through September 21. Based on the typical opening schedule, it should open in early June 2026. All sites are first-come, first-served only with no reservations. Campers must physically arrive to claim and pay for a site.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
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.
About
Grandjean Campground occupies an old-growth ponderosa pine forest near the confluence of the Sawtooth Wilderness and Boise National Forest boundaries. All 31 sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Ten sites are designated for horse campers, and horse trips can be arranged through nearby Sawtooth Lodge. The campground provides vault toilets and potable water but no trash service, so campers must pack out all waste. The Idaho Centennial Trail heads south from the campground along the South Fork of the Payette River, climbing to a lake basin where hikers can complete a loop back to Grandjean. Fishing is available in the South Fork. Natural hot springs are located 1.5 miles from camp, and Sawtooth Lodge, one mile away, offers a swimming pool and outfitting services. The campground operates under a 10-day occupancy limit per 30-day period within a 30-mile radius. Campers must occupy their site the first night and cannot be absent for more than 24 hours. Pets are allowed but must remain leashed. A camp host is typically present through mid-September.
Directions
From Stanley, drive 35 miles northwest on ID-21, then turn east onto Forest Road 524 for 7 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 824 at Sawtooth Lodge.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 774-3000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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