Glacier View Campground


Area Status: Open

Glacier View Campground is composed of 64 campsites including 9 double-sites on the north shore of Redfish Lake. The campsites accept reservations which can be made by going to www.recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. North Shore Picnic Area is across the road and can be reserved for groups. The campground is situated in a lodgepole pine forest. The Redfish Visitor Center offers area information and interpretive programs. There is a boat ramp at Sandy Beach boat launch on the east shore of the lake. Take a short tour on the interpretive Fishhook Nature Trail or a longer walk west into the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness to battle wild cutthroat in the alpine lakes. A section of the Idaho Centennial Trail passes near the area. Equestrian stables, a dump station, recreation and boat rentals can be found at Redfish Lake Lodge. Three small playgrounds are provided for children in the campground. Waterskiing, sailing, swimming, wading, canoeing, motorized boating and fishing are all great ways to enjoy the waters.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Closes September 21. Camp hosts unavailable after September 21.
Reservations: All sites accept reservations which can be made by clicking on the link www.recreation.gov/camping/glacier-view-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70271 or by calling (877)444-6777. 
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
Open Season: May - September
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: 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. Campsites must be occupied the first night, and cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours. Motorized vehicles and bicycles are not permitted in any of the designated wilderness areas.
Closest Towns: Stanley, Idaho
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Flush
Information Center: For information contact Recreation Resource Management of America at (928) 537-8888.

General Information

Directions:

From Stanley, go 4.5 miles south on ID 75 and 2.5 miles south on Forest Road #214.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Lake and Pond Fishing

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Plants

Viewing Scenery

Visitor Programs

Interpretive Areas

Visitor Centers

Picnicking

Boating - Motorized

Swimming

Tubing

Waterskiing

Amenities

Interpretive Site:
Picnic tables:
Tent camping:
Fee charged for some activities:
Toilets:
Parking:
Boat ramp:
Drinking water:

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
44.146965

  Longitude : 
-114.915319

  Elevation : 
6600 ft.