Stanley Lake Campground
Stanley Lake Campground is located on the shoreline above beautiful Stanley Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains.
The campground offers 17 reservable sites, as well as additional first come, first served sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and spurs within the site are gravel.
A scenic overlook is located next to sites 3 and 4, with outstanding views of McGowan Peak and Stanley Lake. Painters and photographers frequent the overlook to capture the views.
Notifications and Alerts
Due to complications and dangers caused by the the Wapiti fire, this campground will be closed for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Need to Know
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY. Double sites: refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.
Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
Extra Vehicles: Your camp fee includes the first vehicle only in a single site and the first 2 vehicles in a double site. All other vehicles will be charged 50% of the posted camp fee at the time of check-in and cannot be paid for in advance. Coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
Campground Sites have been 'Realigned' with new numbers - Please add "6" to the previous site numbers to get the same site with the NEW number (for instance, old #4 is now #10, or old #26 is now #32)
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Natural Features
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 lake and/or the rugged 9860-foot McGowan Peak. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
Nearby Attractions
Stanley Lake lies within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, which offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities. An estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.
Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Redfish Lake is nearby, offering additional water recreation opportunities.
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.
Recreation
Stanley Lake offers excellent 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.
Contact Information
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Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 928-537-8888
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 019, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Lakeview Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Lakeview Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3-CLOSED, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Lakeview Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Lakeview Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Lakeview Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Lakeview Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
