Sheep Trail Campground
Sheep Trail Campground is located at an elevation of 6,670 feet in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pull-through | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 40 / 8 | 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 | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This small campground offers one group site that consists of four smaller sites. Vault toilets area provided. The road to the site and the parking spur within are paved.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 21 west for approximately 10 miles. Turn south between mileposts 121 and 122. Take Forest Road 613 to Sheep Trail Campground, located adjacent to State Highway 21.
| Coordinates | 44.3061° N, 115.0553° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Lowman Wui
24 mi from the campground
- PrescribedParadise Rx
42 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Worth a stop
Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby, offering excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.
- 1.5 miElk Meadow Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 3.8 miElk Mountain Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.2 miOrval Hansen Point Beach ↗Swimming
- 13.6 miSandy Beach Boat Ramp - Day Use Location ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miElk Mountain Cutoff ↗5.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.6 miTrap Creek to Stanley Lake ↗7.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.5 miElk Creek0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.8 miCamas Trail Ski1.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.9 miShooting Star Ski1.6 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 2 miSkyrocket Trail Ski2.4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.5 miElk Meadow 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 Boise National Forest.
- inBoise National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,526,862 acres
- 1.9 miSawtooth National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,190,139 acres
- 7.9 miSalmon-Challis National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,396,382 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
- Ivan W. Day HouseBuilding · Stanley · 5.7 mi
- Stanley Ranger StationBuilding · Stanley · 8.3 mi
- Niece Brothers' StoreBuilding · Stanley · 8.5 mi
Natural features
Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed stand of pines provides partial shade. A small creek runs next to the campground. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
Recreation
Sheep Trail is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the nearby Idaho Centennial Trail. Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sheep Trail Campground?
Sites at Sheep Trail Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sheep Trail Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sheep Trail Campground have?
5 sites, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sheep Trail Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Can I have a campfire at Sheep Trail Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Sheep Trail Campground?
Sheep Trail is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Sheep Trail Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Elk Creek Campground (1.7 mi), Trap Creek Campground (1.8 mi), and Lake View Campground (3.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby