21
Total Campsites
Campground
18
Reservable Sites
Mixed (reservable + first-come)
18
Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About OUTLET CAMPGROUND
Overview Outlet Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Recreation Outlet Campground 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. In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail also passes nearby. Facilities Outlet Campground 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. In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail also passes nearby. 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, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. Redfish Lake Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, general store, boat and kayak rentals, mooring services, lake tours and a lake shuttle. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.
- 21 total campsites listed.
- 18 reservable sites plus first-come options.
- 18 accessible campsites listed.
- Most common site type: standard nonelectric (18).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes OUTLET CAMPGROUND special
Outlet Campground sits at the foot of Redfish Lake, one of the most photographed bodies of water in Idaho, with the jagged granite spires of the Sawtooth Mountain Range rising dramatically behind it. At 6,500 feet in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area near Stanley, the campground places you at the doorstep of some of the most spectacular alpine scenery in the American West. The lake itself stretches over two miles, its impossibly clear water shifting between shades of turquoise and deep sapphire depending on the light. Swimming, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding are popular in the warmer months, and a water taxi shuttles hikers to trailheads at the far end of the lake that access the Sawtooth Wilderness. Fishing for bull trout, sockeye salmon viewing during late summer spawning runs, and simply sitting on the shore watching the peaks catch the last light of day are all part of the experience here. The campground is located where Redfish Lake Creek flows out of the lake, offering pleasant sites beneath lodgepole pines and firs. This is one of the most popular campgrounds in central Idaho, so reservations are essential, particularly for July and August weekends. The season generally runs from June through September. Stanley, a tiny mountain town with big character, is just a few miles north for supplies, hot springs, and hearty meals after a day on the trail.
Campsite Inventory
21 sites to choose from
STANDARD NONELECTRIC
18
Reservable
18
Accessible
MANAGEMENT
0
Reservable
0
Accessible
Amenities & Details
Everything you need to know
Accessibility
Yes
Campfire Allowed
Yes
Site capacity
Double, Single
Check-in time
0:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Check-out time
0:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Double Driveway
Yes
Driveway entry
Back-In
Driveway surface
Paved
Fire Pit
Yes
Max guests
16, 8
Max vehicle length (ft)
35, 37, 38, 39
Minimum guests
Yes
Picnic Table
Yes
Shade
Full, Yes
Tent Pad
Yes
Tent Pad Length
12, 16
Tent Pad Width
12, 16, 24
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
Phone
928-537-8888
camping@rrmofa.com
Getting There
Take State Highway 75, from Stanley, Idaho, 4 miles south. Go west on Forest Road 214 for a short distance, and turn right at Outlet Campground entry sign.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to OUTLET CAMPGROUND.
How do reservations work for OUTLET CAMPGROUND?
Reservation availability for OUTLET CAMPGROUND can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at OUTLET CAMPGROUND?
OUTLET CAMPGROUND currently lists STANDARD NONELECTRIC (18), MANAGEMENT (3).
Where is OUTLET CAMPGROUND located?
OUTLET CAMPGROUND is in Idaho near STANLEY. Coordinates: 44.1408, -114.9111.
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