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Redfish Lake Recreation Complex
Redfish Lake is at the headwaters of the Salmon River, whose waters flow north to meet the Snake River and continue to the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean. As late as the 1950's, more than 4,000 sockeye salmon made the annual 900-mile (1,440-km) pilgrimage from the ocean to their spawning grounds in the Sawtooth Valley. However, in recent years only between 2-20 have returned each year. In an effort to save the endangered fish, whose bright red color gave Redfish Lake its name, the National Marine Fisheries Service established a local hatchery. Since 1999, the lake has been stocked with sockeye salmon. Bull trout, steelhead and Chinook salmon can also be spotted in the area. There is a visitor center and Redfish Lake Lodge. Between Little Redfish Lake and Redfish Lake there are commercially operated showers, a gas station with propane, a dump station and horse rentals. Little Redfish Lake does not allow motorboats. Redfish lake campsites that accept reservations include: Sunny Gulch campsite, Glacier View, Outlet campsite, Point, North Shore picnic area and Sunny Gulch Pavillion picnic area. Reservations can be made by going to www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. First-come, first-serve campsites include: Chinook Bay, Mountain View, Mt. Heyburn, Sockeye, Red Fish Inlet, Outlet Day Use Area, and Sunny Gulch campsite offers some as well. Double-sites are available at Sunny Gulch campsite, Sockeye, Glacier View and Outlet. Picnic and day use areas include North Shore picnic area, Sunny Gulch Pavillion and picnic area, and Outlet day use area.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Sites that accept reservations include: Sunny Gulch campsite, Glacier View, Outlet, Point, Sunny Gulch Pavillion picnic area and North Shore Picnic Area. Reservations can be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. |
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| Rentals & Guides: | Rentals are available at Redfish Lodge. |
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Keep all pets on a leash. Camping stay limits: All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not allowed in any of the designated wilderness areas. |
| Closest Towns: | Stanely, 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:- Chinook Bay Campground
- Glacier View Campground
- Little Redfish Lake
- Mountain View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- Outlet Campground
- Point Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground
- Redfish Lake
- Sockeye Campground
- Sunny Gulch Campground
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RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:- Chinook Bay Campground
- Glacier View Campground
- Little Redfish Lake
- Mountain View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground
- Redfish Lake
- Sandy Beach Boat Ramp - Day Use Location
- Sockeye Campground
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Chinook Bay Campground
- Glacier View Campground
- Little Redfish Lake
- Mountain View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Orval Hansen Point Beach
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground
- Redfish Inlet Trailhead
- Redfish Lake
- Redfish Trailhead
- Fishhook Creek Trail
- Sockeye Campground
- Sunny Gulch Campground
- Sunny Gulch Pavilion & Picnic Area - Day Use
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- Chinook Bay Campground
- Glacier View Campground
- Little Redfish Lake
- Mountain View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Outlet Campground
- Point Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground
- Redfish Inlet Trailhead
- Redfish Lake
- Redfish Trailhead
- Sockeye Campground
- Sunny Gulch Campground
Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:- Chinook Bay Campground
- Glacier View Campground
- Little Redfish Lake
- Mountain View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Orval Hansen Point Beach
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground
- Redfish Lake
- Sandy Beach Boat Ramp - Day Use Location
- Sockeye Campground
- Sunny Gulch Campground
- Sunny Gulch Pavilion & Picnic Area - Day Use
Viewing Plants
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Plants:- Chinook Bay Campground
- Glacier View Campground
- Little Redfish Lake
- Mountain View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Orval Hansen Point Beach
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground
- Redfish Lake
- Sandy Beach Boat Ramp - Day Use Location
- Sockeye Campground
- Sunny Gulch Campground
- Sunny Gulch Pavilion & Picnic Area - Day Use
Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:- Chinook Bay Campground
- Glacier View Campground
- Little Redfish Lake
- Mountain View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Orval Hansen Point Beach
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground
- Redfish Lake
- Sandy Beach Boat Ramp - Day Use Location
- Sockeye Campground
- Sunny Gulch Campground
- Sunny Gulch Pavilion & Picnic Area - Day Use
Visitor Programs
Recreation areas with activity Visitor Programs:- Glacier View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Sockeye Campground
Interpretive Areas
Recreation areas with activity Interpretive Areas:- Glacier View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Sockeye Campground
Visitor Centers
Recreation areas with activity Visitor Centers:- Glacier View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Sockeye Campground
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:- Chinook Bay Campground
- Glacier View Campground
- Little Redfish Lake
- Mountain View Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Orval Hansen Point Beach
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground
- Redfish Lake
- Sockeye Campground
- Sunny Gulch Campground
- Sunny Gulch Pavilion & Picnic Area - Day Use
Group Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking:- Little Redfish Lake
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Redfish Lake
- Sunny Gulch Pavilion & Picnic Area - Day Use
Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:- Glacier View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground
- Redfish Lake
- Sandy Beach Boat Ramp - Day Use Location
- Sockeye Campground
Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:- Chinook Bay Campground
- Glacier View Campground
- Little Redfish Lake
- Mountain View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Orval Hansen Point Beach
- Outlet Campground
- Outlet Recreation Day Use - Day Use Location
- Point Campground
- Redfish Inlet Campground
- Sockeye Campground
Waterskiing
Recreation areas with activity Waterskiing:- Glacier View Campground
- Mt. Heyburn Campground
- North Shore Picnic & Beach Area - Day Use Location
- Outlet Campground
- Point Campground
- Sockeye Campground
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Recreation areas with activity XC Skiing/Snowshoeing:.
Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Fee charged for some activities: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Parking: | |
| Boat ramp: | |
| Drinking water: |