USFS•Stanley, ID•24h from Austin

Sawtooth NRA — Redfish Lake CG

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$24–32/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Mid-Jun–Sep (late Sep for fall color)

Reservations

Recreation.gov (book the day the 6-month window opens)

Max Length

45 ft

Highlights

▶ Sawtooth granite peaks reflected in a 6,500-ft alpine lake — one of the most dramatic campsite backdrops in the American West
▶ Free boat shuttle from camp into the Sawtooth Wilderness for day hikes — never move the rig
▶ Stanley Basin near-zero light pollution; temperatures drop to the 40s°F even on hot days

Planning Notes

Book Recreation.gov the day the 6-month window opens — one of the most sought-after Forest Service campgrounds in the Rockies. Stanley Lake CG (12 mi NW, paved Hwy 21, 52-ft max) is a less-crowded alternative. No hookups; dump station at Redfish Lake Visitor Center. From Austin: ~24 hrs — plan a 2-night drive.

Contact: (877) 444-6777

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.