Highway 21 Recreation Complex
The Highway 21 Recreation Complex is located in the northwest corner of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
Stanley Lake 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 Trail, 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.
Elk Creek Campground is composed of 3 campsites, located in a lodgepole pine understory, This small campground offers one group site that consists of three smaller sites.
Grandjean Campground is composed of 31 campsites near the border of the Sawtooth Wilderness and the Boise National Forest. All sites are first-come, first-serve.
Iron Creek Campground is composed of 9 campsites alongside Iron Creek located in a lodgepole pine overstory to the south-west of Stanley.
Sheep Trail Campground is a small campground offering one group site that consists of four smaller sites. The group site can accommodate up to 40 people.
Stanley Lake Campground is composed of 19 campsites including 1 double-site situated above beautiful Stanley Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains. This campsite
Trap creek campground is a small campground offering one group site that consists of three smaller sites. The group site can accommodate up to 40 people.