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Stanley Lake & Hwy 21
Stanley Lake is located in the northwest corner of the Sawtooth NRA and is a favorite spot for fishing and boating. The Stanley Lake Overlook offers a superior vantage point for viewing McGown Peak, which appears to rise out of the lake. Boat ramp access into Stanley Lake is via a paved road through the mountain meadows. This is an excellent area for fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking and camping. Waterskiing on Stanley Lake is limited to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Campsites in the area that accept reservations include: Stanley Lake campsite, Elk Creek, Sheep Trial and Trap Creek. Reservations can be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. First-come, first-serve campsites include: Lake View, Stanley Lake Inlet, Iron Creek, and Grandjean. Campsites offering double sites include Stanley Lake, Stanley Inlet and Lake View. Campsites offering single sites and group sites include Elk Creek, Sheep Trail and Trap Creek.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | May-September. |
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| Reservations: | Campsites in the area that accept reservations include: Stanley Lake campsite, and group sites Elk Creek, Sheep Trial and Trap Creek. Reservations can be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. All other sites are first-come, first-serve. |
| Area Amenities: | Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information |
| Restrictions: | Please keep pets on a leash. Camping limits: Developed campgrounds: 10 day maximum stay length for campsites. Dispersed camping: In the Salmon River corridor there is a 10 day camping limit and you must relocate more than 10 miles from the original site for at least 14 days. North of Galena Summit there is a 16 day camping limit and you must relocate more than 10 miles from the original site for 14 days. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not permitted in any of the designated wilderness areas. |
| Closest Towns: | Stanley, Idaho. |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Information Center: | For information contact Recreation Resource Management of America at (928) 537-8888. |
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:- Buckhorn
- Elk Creek Campground - Hwy 21
- Grandjean Campground
- Iron Creek Campground
- Park Creek
- Sheep Trail Campground - Hwy 21
- Stanley Lake
- Lake View Campground
- Stanley Lake Campground
- Trap Creek Campground - Hwy 21
Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Dispersed Camping
Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:- Grandjean Campground
- Iron Creek Campground
- Stanley Lake
- Lake View Campground
- Stanley Lake Campground
- Trap Creek Campground - Hwy 21
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:- Elk Creek Campground - Hwy 21
- Grandjean Campground
- Iron Creek Campground
- Trap Creek Campground - Hwy 21
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Alpine Way Trailhead
- Elk Creek Campground - Hwy 21
- Elk Meadow Trailhead
- Elk Mountain Trailhead
- Grandjean Campground
- Grandjean Trailhead
- Iron Creek Campground
- Iron Creek Trailhead
- Sawtooth Lodge
- Sheep Trail Campground - Hwy 21
- Stanley Lake
- Lake View Campground
- Stanley Lake Campground
- Stanley Lake Trailhead
- Stanley Ranger Station
- Alpine Way Trailhead
- Trap Creek Campground - Hwy 21
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- Alpine Way Trailhead
- Elk Creek Campground - Hwy 21
- Elk Meadow Trailhead
- Elk Mountain Trailhead
- Grandjean Campground
- Grandjean Trailhead
- Iron Creek Campground
- Iron Creek Trailhead
- Sawtooth Lodge
- Sheep Trail Campground - Hwy 21
- Stanley Lake
- Lake View Campground
- Stanley Lake Campground
- Stanley Lake Trailhead
- Alpine Way Trailhead
- Trap Creek Campground - Hwy 21
Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:- Elk Creek Campground - Hwy 21
- Grandjean Campground
- Iron Creek Campground
- Sheep Trail Campground - Hwy 21
- Stanley Lake
- Lake View Campground
- Stanley Lake Campground
Viewing Plants
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Plants:- Grandjean Campground
- Iron Creek Campground
- Sheep Trail Campground - Hwy 21
- Stanley Lake
- Lake View Campground
- Stanley Lake Campground
Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:- Grandjean Campground
- Iron Creek Campground
- Sawtooth Lodge
- Sheep Trail Campground - Hwy 21
- Stanley Lake
- Lake View Campground
- Stanley Lake Campground
- Trap Creek Campground - Hwy 21
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:- Elk Creek Campground - Hwy 21
- Grandjean Campground
- Iron Creek Campground
- Sawtooth Lodge
- Sheep Trail Campground - Hwy 21
- Stanley Lake
- Lake View Campground
- Trap Creek Campground - Hwy 21
Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Boat ramp: | |
| Drinking water: |