Stanley Lake Campground, ID - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Stanley Lake Campground is located in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Sawtooth National Forest (2 hrs 46 min northeast of Boise, ID) with an elevation of 6,543 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 32 and 52 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $22.00 to $44.00. Some amenities include drinking water, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, firewood. Activities include biking, boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports, ohv allowed from campsite.

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4.7 out of 5

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@JohnK6536193 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #24

Campground was serene & Quiet

@JillM5029136 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #17

Beautiful scenery quiet and very clean campground. Cleanest bathrooms around and helpful hosts (Cassie and Claire)

@AncaP1873870 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #11

Another great stay at this beautiful lakealways a favorite spot!The peaceful setting and natural beauty never disappoint.The only downside this time was the generator running all day at the managers site. While it was turned off at 10 PM in line with quiet hours (which we appreciated), the constant daytime noise was distractingespecially with a large solar panel available. Hopefully, this can be improved to keep the atmosphere as relaxing as it should be.

@Stephanie19185 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #20

Campground was great and there is a lake front trail to walk. Beautiful area, just be bear aware.

@TylerP1624363 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #11

Beautiful !

@MilesM6737243 · Camped on Jun 21, 2025 at Campsite #11

The camp host ran their generator 12 hours each day. Come out to nature and hear the sound of a machine non-stop.

@SarahM1574964 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #18

I really enjoyed my stay at Stanley Lake. The views of the mountain and lake were stunning. The campsite has been raked smooth when I arrived. The bathroom was no-frills, but always clean with a stock of toilet paper, and the camp host was really nice and welcoming. It was also really quiet and peaceful, perfect to unwind (Mid-week, early June). No cell service at the site itself. I will definitely return.

@MechelleACD93E · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #15

We loved it here! Of all of the place we went on our 9 day trip this was our favorite. Clean, well-maintained. Very dog friendly with great dog walking trails. Beautiful.

@JANMF6B372C7C1 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #22

New camp host doing excellent job. Campground in great condition, lots of cleanup done, considering fires last fall.

@KiraR1453DB6A3 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #7

Beautiful campground. Our spot was right on the lake. Kathy, the campground host was very helpful.

@StacyS8421781 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #15

We had an amazing stay and so lucky to enjoy such a beautiful, magical place. So thankful we had the opportunity before the fire!!

@JeffreyM593003 · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #10

Clean and spacious campsite with direct access to the lake shore and beautiful views of the Sawtooth mountains. Conveniently located only 9 miles from the town of Stanley. Campground hosts were very helpful as well.

@JIMB8977280 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #21

nice location

@CathyR8798847 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #24

Out of all the camp grounds I have been to in Idaho, this has to be the best by far. The camp host has made that beautiful camp ground spotless. I have never seen, or smelled cleaner bathrooms anywhere. Theres zero trash, just spotless. It was such a pleasure to be at that camp ground, I can hardly wait to go back. If only all the camp hosts in all the other camp grounds could be half as good as this one, hes the gold standard for sure.

@AbbyM9ED01BBD3 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #18

Great view and nice campground

@JennaL08245E18 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #24

Camp hosts were awesome and loved having lake access!

@MichaelF110976 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #24

The campsite host was completely disrespectful and made our camping experience horrible, in the middle of the night we decided to pack up and find a new spot.

@KeithB3803481 · Camped on Sep 7, 2023 at Campsite #20

We had a great experience. The camp host. Stephanie, was great. We loved it!

@MattieREB7A9C6 · Camped on Aug 19, 2023 at Campsite #10

Awesome spot with a beautiful view. Camp site for trailers is a little slanted so bring blocks! Flies were a little crazy but awesome place.

@GaryW8456397 · Camped on Aug 11, 2023 at Campsite #18

Campground and host were outstanding! Restrooms were extraordinarily clean all the time. Host followed the rules to ensure that the person making the reservation was indeed camping. This one of the most sought after camp sites in Idaho so ensuring that people don't sell the reservations or allow their friends to use a site when they are not present is big deal. This was my family's second stay and next year we will again be on recreation.gov trying to make it a third!

@KatieV3178694 · Camped on Aug 10, 2023 at Campsite #20

Great group camp site with access to the lake. Unfortunately, there was significant erosion on one side of the parking which make it difficult to level the camper.

@LeAnaE34088150 · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #15

Beautiful views, amazing campground, cleanest campground bathroom I have ever been in.

@StevenH4575591 · Camped on Jul 18, 2023 at Campsite #12

Stanley Lake Reserve Sites are all awesome, the campgrounds and facilities are kept in great condition and the area is just a special place to experience.

@MarciaC90740D3 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #7

Toilets and entire campground was spotless! We had a group site and enjoyed being close enough to the water that the kids could make multiple visits to the lake in a day. Beautiful in July. Mosquitoes were sometimes abundant but no surprise there.

@JessicaD400413 · Camped on Jun 28, 2023 at Campsite #18

Absolutely stunning. One of the best campsites I've ever stayed at, hands down. Right next to beautiful Stanley Lake, and site was very private. Very clean, actually somewhat nice-smelling vault toilets, pleasant hosts! Only 20 minutes from Redfish lake and really central to lots of different hikes within Sawtooth NF.

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