Glacier View Campground
Glacier View Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake, beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range, at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 64 |
| Host/management | 14 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 67 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
64 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | Back-in | 43 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 003 | A | 24 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | A | 44 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | A | 35 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 006 | A | 36 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 007 | A | 34 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | A | Back-in | 46 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 009 | A | Back-in | 37 | Paved | Partial | 16 / 2 | |
| 010 | A | Back-in | 48 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 011 | A | Back-in | 43 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 67 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites X, XX, XXXX, XXXXX and 1 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers several family sites, many with views of the lake and rugged Mount Heyburn. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs throughout the site are paved. Younger visitors love the campground's two playgrounds. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is less than a mile away and an RV dump station is just over a mile away.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Fees | Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information |
| Rules | 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. |
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Getting there
From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 75 south approximately 4 miles. Go west onto Forest Road 214. Turn left at Glacier View Campground entrance sign.
| Nearest town | Stanley, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.1475° N, 114.9119° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Lowman Wui
27 mi from the campground
- PrescribedParadise Rx
30 mi from the campground
- PrescribedBartlett Creek Rx
39 mi from the campground · 2,000 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
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Worth a stop
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities; an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails all offer trailheads in the immediate area. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby. The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.
- 0.7 miSandy Beach Boat Ramp - Day Use Location ↗Boat launch
- 0.9 miOrval Hansen Point Beach ↗Swimming
- 1.9 miAlpine Way Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 1.9 miAlpine Way Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.7 miPettit Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miOrion0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miRedfish Corralunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miFishhook Trail2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miFishhook Nature Trail0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miBear Trap0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miRedfish Creek - Baron Creek ↗21.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.4 miRedfish Trailhead ↗Sawtooth National Forest
- 1.9 miAlpine Way Trailhead ↗Sawtooth National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Sawtooth National Forest.
- inSawtooth National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,190,139 acres
- 1.3 miBoise National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,526,862 acres
- 2.1 miSawtooth Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 217,511 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Niece Brothers' StoreBuilding · Stanley · 4.9 mi
- Stanley Ranger StationBuilding · Stanley · 5.5 mi
- Ivan W. Day HouseBuilding · Stanley · 8.6 mi
Natural features
Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
Recreation
Glacier View is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing. The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Glacier View Campground?
Sites at Glacier View Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Glacier View Campground?
Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Glacier View Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Glacier View Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Glacier View Campground have?
78 sites, including 64 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Glacier View Campground?
The longest site here provides 67 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Glacier View Campground?
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Glacier View Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Please keep pets on a leash.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Glacier View Campground?
Sites X, XX, XXXX, and XXXXX are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 5 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Glacier View Campground?
Glacier View is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Glacier View Campground?
Stanley, Idaho. The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities; an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.
Source: Getting there
What if Glacier View Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Outlet Campground (0.5 mi), Mount Heyburn Campground (0.8 mi, first-come), and Mountain View Campground (1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby