Can you reserve a site at Stanley Lake Campground?

Yes, Stanley Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Stanley Lake Campground have?

40 sites in total, of which 39 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Stanley Lake Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Stanley Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Stanley Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Stanley Lake Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Stanley Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Stanley Lake Campground, Idaho — 39 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Stanley Lake Campground is located on the shoreline above beautiful Stanley Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
39 bookable sites
40 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 52 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: Lakeview Loop, STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, Stanley Lake Loop 2

Site types

34 Standard Nonelectric
5 Group Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

40 campsites at Stanley Lake Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	Lakeview Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
002	Lakeview Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
003	Lakeview Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
004	Lakeview Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
005	Lakeview Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
006	Lakeview Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
007	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	16	🐾
008	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	16	🐾
009	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
010	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	46 ft	8	🐾
011	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	16	🐾
012	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
013	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
014	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	8	🐾
015	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	47 ft	8	🐾
016	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	43 ft	8	🐾
017	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
018	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
019	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	8	🐾
020	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	16	🐾
021	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	37 ft	8	🐾
022	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	44 ft	8	🐾
023	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	49 ft	16	🐾
024	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
3-CLOSED	STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	37 ft	8	🐾
025	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
026	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
027	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
028	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
029	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
030	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
031	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
032	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
033	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
034	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
035	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
036	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
037	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
038	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾
039	Stanley Lake Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	0	🐾

Getting there

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.

44.24861, -115.05250 · 44°14'55.0"N 115°3'9.0"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, 6.1 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 Stanley Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Stanley Lake Campground?: Yes, Stanley Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Stanley Lake Campground have?: 40 sites in total, of which 39 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Stanley Lake Campground?: 52 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Stanley Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Stanley Lake Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Stanley Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Stanley Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Stanley Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Stanley Lake Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information

Restrictions:

Please keep pets on a leash. All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Campers must occupy the site the first night and cannot go more than 24 hours t

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Lake View Campground 0.1 mi · Campground
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Thatcher Campground 9.5 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Stanley Lake Campground