RV campground · Idaho
Redfish Lake Campground
- Sites
- 64
- RV max length
- 36 ft
- Season
- May – October
Sites
64
RV Max
36 ft
Hookups
None
Dump Station
Yes
Price
$22/night
Season
May – October
Redfish Lake Campground sits right on the shore beneath the jagged peaks of the Sawtooth Range. The lake takes its name from the sockeye salmon that once turned it red during spawning runs.
What to Expect: At 6,550 feet elevation, the campground is surrounded by lodgepole pine forest with direct lake access. The turquoise waters of the lake are fed by snowmelt and remain cool even in summer. Sandy beaches, a boat ramp, and a marina with kayak and canoe rentals mean you can spend whole days on the water.
Hiking: The Sawtooth Range offers world-class hiking. Alpine Lake Trail, Bench Lakes, and the Redfish Lake Creek Trail are accessible from camp. The nearby town of Stanley is the gateway to over 700 miles of trails.
Dark Skies: The Sawtooth Valley sits inside the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, the first International Dark Sky Reserve in the United States. The Milky Way is spectacular on clear nights.
Tips for RVers: Sites accommodate RVs up to 36 feet. No hookups are available. The nearest fuel and supplies are in Stanley (5 miles). Cell service is very limited.
Amenities
Best Time to Visit
Book on Recreation.gov. July and August weekends sell out months ahead. Midweek visits are much easier.
Planning notes
Take the shuttle boat across the lake and hike to Alpine Lake. One of the best day hikes in Idaho.
No cell service — bring downloaded maps and enjoy the disconnect. It's part of the magic.
Your next step
Getting to Redfish Lake Campground.
This site takes rigs up to 36 ft, which is a question about the vehicle rather than the pad. The nearest pickup point for a rented one is Boise.
Tell us when you want to drive Idaho.
Nothing in Idaho is bookable today. Dated requests are what we take to owners, so give us the window you actually want — you get one email the day a rig covers it, and nothing else.
