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You want lake access with swimming, boating, and fishing plus hiking into the Sawtooth backcountry.
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Price
$24 - $48/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
37 campsites
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No Service
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$24 - $48/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
37 campsites
Season
Opening and closing ...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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SAWTOOTH, ID, USA
You want lake access with swimming, boating, and fishing plus hiking into the Sawtooth backcountry.
You need private, screened sites or want to avoid mosquitoes and strict no-show enforcement.
Reference information about Stanley Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Stanley Lake Campground is composed of 19 campsites including 1 double-site situated above beautiful Stanley Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains. This campsite accepts reservations which can be made by visiting <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> or by calling (877)444-6777. The campground is situated on a hillside above the lake in a thick grove of lodgepole pines, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Most campsites have partial shade and views of the Stanley Lake and McGowan Peak which is at an elevation of 9,860 feet. Stanley Lake offers excellent boating, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brook and bull trout. A boat ramp is located just outside the campground. A scenic overlook is located next to sites 3 and 4, with outstanding views of McGowan Peak and Stanley Lake. Know for is beautiful scenery, painters and photographers frequent the overlook to capture the views.</p>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable access and the warmest, most comfortable mountain weather—daytime highs commonly in the low-to-upper 70s°F (mid 20s°C) with crisp nights around 35–45°F (1–7°C). This is peak season for hiking the Sawtooth ridges, boating and swimming on Stanley Lake (water is cold but refreshing), and consistent fishing opportunities; trailheads and boat launches are fully accessible. Expect the highest crowds in July and early August, so reserve a site ahead of time and arrive by Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Fewer crowds and peaceful atmosphere in fall; good weather and views persist into shoulder season.
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Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and spurs within the site are gravel.
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