Sunny Gulch Campground


Area Status: Open

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. 

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Lower loop closes September 16. Upper loop closes September 21. Camp hosts unavailable after September 16.
Reservations: This campground has a combination first-come, first-serve campsites and campsites that accept reservations. You can make reservations by clicking on the following link www.recreation.gov/camping/sunny-gulch-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74179 or by calling (877)444-6777. 
Area Amenities: Tent camping, Camping trailer, 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. 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.
Closest Towns: Stanley, Idaho
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Vault
Information Center: For information contact Recreation Resource Management of America at (928) 537-8888.

General Information

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

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

River and Stream Fishing

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Viewing Wildlife

Viewing Plants

Viewing Scenery

Picnicking

Amenities

Camping trailer:
Picnic tables:
Tent camping:
Parking:
Toilets:
Drinking water:

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
44.175191

  Longitude : 
-114.910587

  Elevation : 
6400 ft.