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Sunny Gulch Campground

Sunny Gulch Campground is composed of 45 campsites including 8 double-sites situated in a lodgepole pine overstory. 10 of the sites accept reservations including 1 of the double-sites, and the Sunny Gulch Pavillion & Picnic Area. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. All other campsites are first-come, first-serve. There is excellent fishing in the Salmon River which includes rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbow and bull trout. A day use area for picnicking and fishing is located near the campground entrance. This campground is a mere 3 miles from Redfish Lake, but is quieter and less crowded. There is access to great hiking trails with views into the Sawtooth Wilderness and the White Cloud Wilderness. 

Reservations

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General Information

May - September

Lower loop closes September 16. Upper loop closes September 21. Camp hosts unavailable after September 16.

Please keep pets on a leash. 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. You must occupy the campsite the first night and campsites cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not permitted in any of the designated wilderness areas.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.1763

Longitude: -114.9091

Directions

From Stanley, go 4 mile south on ID 75 and follow the signs to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed 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 14, 2025