64
Total Campsites
Campground
63
Reservable Sites
Mixed (reservable + first-come)
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Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND
Overview Glacier View Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake, beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Recreation Glacier View is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing. The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits. Facilities Glacier View is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing. The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits. Natural Features Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees. Nearby Attractions The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities; an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails all offer trailheads in the immediate area. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby. The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.
- 64 total campsites listed.
- 63 reservable sites plus first-come options.
- Most common site type: standard nonelectric (64).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND special
Glacier View Campground lives up to its name in spectacular fashion. Perched at 6,500 feet next to Redfish Lake and framed by the jagged peaks of the Sawtooth Mountain Range, this 64-site campground in central Idaho delivers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the American West. The lake itself is a deep alpine gem, its waters reflecting the granite spires that tower above, and on clear mornings the view from camp is the kind of thing that stops you mid-pour on your coffee. Stanley, a small mountain town with an outsized reputation among outdoor enthusiasts, sits just up the road, offering supplies, dining, and outfitter services. From Glacier View, you can hike into the Sawtooth Wilderness, paddle Redfish Lake by canoe or kayak, fish for sockeye salmon and bull trout, or simply sit on the lakeshore and watch the alpenglow paint the peaks at sunset. The area is also a launching point for whitewater rafting on the Salmon River. The campground is open from roughly June through September, with July and August being peak season. With 64 sites, there is more availability here than at smaller Sawtooth camps, but reservations are still highly recommended for summer weekends. Sites accommodate both tents and RVs. Nights run cool even in midsummer at this elevation, so bring layers. For sheer mountain grandeur paired with lakeside camping, Glacier View is Idaho at its finest.
Campsite Inventory
64 sites to choose from
STANDARD NONELECTRIC
63
Reservable
0
Accessible
Amenities & Details
Everything you need to know
Campfire Allowed
Yes
Site capacity
Double, Single
Check-in time
2:00 PM
Check-out time
12:00 PM
Double Driveway
Yes
Driveway entry
Back-In
Driveway surface
Paved
Fire Pit
Yes
Max guests
16, 8
Max vehicle length (ft)
24, 28, 30, 31
Minimum guests
Yes
Picnic Table
Yes
Shade
Full, Yes
Site length (ft)
24, 28, 30, 31
Site width (ft)
12, 13, 24, 25
Tent Pad
Yes
Tent Pad Length
16
Tent Pad Width
16
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
Phone
928-537-8888
camping@rrmofa.com
Getting There
From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 75 south approximately 4 miles. Go west onto Forest Road 214. Turn left at Glacier View Campground entrance sign.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND.
How do reservations work for GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND?
Reservation availability for GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND?
GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND currently lists STANDARD NONELECTRIC (64).
Where is GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND located?
GLACIER VIEW CAMPGROUND is in Idaho near STANLEY. Coordinates: 44.1475, -114.9119.
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