Stanley Lake Campground Sawtooth National Forest Idaho
Stanley Lake Overview

Stanley Lake Campground has 18 campsites and is located on a hillside and shoreline of Stanley Lake in the Sawtooth National Forest. Five of the campsites are for multi-family (up to 16 people per site) and include sites 1, 2, 6, 15 and 18. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Most have partial shades and views of the lake. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate.
The campground is located in a lodgepole pine overstay. Amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. There’s also a boat ramp just outside of the campground.
Stanley Lake – Area Recreation
The lake offers fantastic fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Other activities include hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. You can also access the trailhead for the Idaho Centennial Trail which goes through a lake-filled region of the Sawtooth Wilderness.
You may also be interested in Stanley Inlet campground. Sawtooth National Forest Lake View campground is also nearby.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
Activities
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
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Campsite Types
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Mid May – Mid September
Elevation:
6,537
# of Campsites:
18
Stanley Lake Comments & Reviews
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how big are the group campsites?
Hi Gail,
Five of the campsites at Stanley Lake campground are for multi-family (up to 16 people per site) and include sites 1, 2, 6, 15 and 18.