Can you reserve a site at Sheep Trail Campground?

Yes, Sheep Trail Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Sheep Trail Campground have?

5 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Sheep Trail Campground?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Sheep Trail Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Sheep Trail Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Sheep Trail Campground, Idaho — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Sheep Trail Campground is located at an elevation of 6,670 feet in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.

Recreation

Sheep Trail is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the nearby Idaho Centennial Trail.

Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.

Facilities

This small campground offers one group site that consists of four smaller sites. If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Vault toilets area provided. The road to the site and the parking spur within are paved.

Natural Features

Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed stand of pines provides partial shade. A small creek runs next to the campground. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby, offering excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

The facts

1 bookable site
5 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 40 people per site
Loops: MANAGEMENT SITES, SHEE

Site types

4 Management
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

5 campsites at Sheep Trail Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
XXX	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	99 ft	40
XXX1	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX2	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX3	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
1	SHEE	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	40

Getting there

From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 21 west for approximately 10 miles. Turn south between mileposts 121 and 122. Take Forest Road 613 to Sheep Trail Campground, located adjacent to State Highway 21.

44.30611, -115.05528 · 44°18'22.0"N 115°3'19.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	33	43	50	60	69	80	79	70	56	38	25
Low °F	-3	-1	9	18	26	31	34	32	25	19	10	-2
Precip in	1.8	1.4	2.0	1.7	1.7	1.5	0.6	0.6	1.0	1.6	2.0	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Sheep Trail Campground

Can you reserve a site at Sheep Trail Campground?: Yes, Sheep Trail Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Sheep Trail Campground have?: 5 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Sheep Trail Campground?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Sheep Trail Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Sheep Trail Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Sheep Trail Campground

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Thatcher Campground 6.2 mi · Campground
Banner Creek Campground 8.5 mi · Campground
Beaver Creek Transfer Camp Trailhead 8.8 mi · Facility
Bench Creek Campground 9 mi · Campground
Lola Creek Campground 9.3 mi · Campground
Basin Creek Transfer Camp Trailhead 9.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Sheep Trail Campground