Stanley Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. The campground typically operates from late May through September, with reservable sites available during peak season and first-come, first-served sites available during shoulder seasons.
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
Stanley Lake Campground is located on a hillside above Stanley Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Set in a thick grove of lodgepole pines at 6,500 feet elevation, the campground features 17 reservable sites and additional first-come, first-served sites. Most campsites have partial shade and offer views of Stanley Lake and the rugged 9,860-foot McGowan Peak. A scenic overlook adjacent to sites 3 and 4 provides outstanding photographic opportunities. Stanley Lake provides excellent water recreation including 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. The campground lies within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, which offers approximately 750 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails throughout the valley and surrounding mountains. Summer temperatures are cool, with average highs around 78 degrees and lows around 40 degrees.
Directions
Travel 4.5 miles west of Stanley, Idaho on State Highway 21. Turn on paved Stanley Lake Road and drive 3 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 52ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 52ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| camping@rrmofa.com | |
| Phone | +1 (928) 537-8888 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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