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Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location

This day use area is located on the North-East side of Redfish lake and is first-come, first-serve. This is a terrific location to enjoy all of the recreation activities that Redfish lake has to offer including swimming, fishing, boating and hiking. It is a great place for picnics and enjoying the scenery of the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness. There is a boat launch nearby at Sandy Beach along with equestrian stables, and boat rentals which can be found at Redfish Lake Lodge. Redfish Visitor Center offers informational and interpretive programs.  

General Information

This area is open. 

Please keep your pets on a leash. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not permitted in any of the designated wilderness areas.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Groups

A boat sits on a lake in front of a shoreline lined with conifer trees. Jagged peaks from the Sawtooth Mountains rise into a blue sky with low-lying billowy clouds and wispy clouds at a higher elevation.

Redfish Lake is at the headwaters of the Salmon River, the waters of which flow north to meet the Snake River and continue to the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean.

Last updated July 7th, 2025