05 reviewsPrice
$20 - $35/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Campground operation...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$20 - $35/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Campground operation...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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44.0993, -114.9531
Hikers and paddlers who want Sawtooth alpine scenery without the roadside crowd will find this delivers. Take the motorboat shuttle from Redfish Lodge if hauling gear, then day-hike toward Bench Lakes, Saddleback Lakes, or the Heyburn ridgeline. July and August hit peak water cla
No potable water on site means packing in every drop you'll need. With only 4 first-come sites and no reservations, arriving on a summer weekend without a backup plan is a real gamble. Tent-only, no RV access, and no cell coverage likely.
Reference information about Redfish Inlet Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Redfish Lake Inlet is accessible either through water access: shuttle boat, kayak, canoe or hiking in. The campground consists of 4 sites and is first-come, first-serve. This site has trash removal and toilets but no potable water. It is located at the very southern end of Redfish lake by the Redfish Inlet trailhead. Enjoy hiking Redfish trail along Mt. Heyburn, Braxon Peak, Grand Mogul and Decker Peak near the Bench lakes and Saddle back lakes in the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness area. Enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing and kayaking from this unique location. </p>
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Summer delivers the most reliable conditions. Highs run 65-75°F, while nights drop into the mid-30s to mid-40s. Water clarity peaks in July and August, when swimming and paddling are most comfortable. Wildflowers show best in late June and early July at higher elevations. Expect more traffic on summer weekends, though the boat-in or hike-in access keeps crowds thinner than the main Redfish Lake area. Early spring and late fall bring frost and limited lake access.
Summer (Jul–Aug) offers best water clarity, comfortable temps, and full access to lake activities.
The Redfish Inlet Campground offers a rustic camping experience with minimal facilities. "Beautiful rustic camping" and "peaceful nights away from the crowds at Redfish Lake" are highlighted in user reviews. The site only has trash removal and toilets available, but no potable water. Picnic tables are provided at each site, and horse/pack animals are allowed. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are prohibited in the wilderness area.
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