Outlet Campground
Outlet 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 | 18 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
18 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 003 | Back-in | 41 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 004 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 005 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 006 | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 007 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 008 | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 009 | Back-in | 46 | Paved | Partial | 16 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 010 | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 011 | Back-in | 39 | Paved | Partial | 16 / 2 | Yes | 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 |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites 002, 003, 004, 005 and 15 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers several family sites, many of which have views of the lake and rugged Mount Heyburn. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs throughout the site are paved. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is less than a mile away and a dump station is just over a mile away. The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits.
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. You must occupy the campsite the first night and campsites cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours. |
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Getting there
Take State Highway 75, from Stanley, Idaho, 4 miles south. Go west on Forest Road 214 for a short distance, and turn right at Outlet Campground entry sign.
| Nearest town | Stanley, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 44.1408° N, 114.9111° 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, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. Redfish Lake Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, general store, boat and kayak rentals, mooring services, lake tours and a lake shuttle. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.
- 0.3 miSandy Beach Boat Ramp - Day Use Location ↗Boat launch
- 0.7 miOrval Hansen Point Beach ↗Swimming
- 2.4 miAlpine Way Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.4 miAlpine Way Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.2 miPettit Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miOrion0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miRedfish Lake3.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.5 miFishhook Nature Trail0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miFishhook Trail2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miGrand Mogul ↗7.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miBear Trap0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.7 miRedfish Trailhead ↗Sawtooth National Forest
- 2.4 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
- 1.8 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 · 5.4 mi
- Stanley Ranger StationBuilding · Stanley · 5.9 mi
- Ivan W. Day HouseBuilding · Stanley · 9 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
Outlet Campground 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. In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail also passes nearby.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Outlet Campground?
Sites at Outlet 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 Outlet Campground?
Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Outlet Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Outlet Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Outlet Campground have?
22 sites, including 18 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Outlet 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
Are there showers or a dump station at Outlet Campground?
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Outlet 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 Outlet Campground?
Sites 002, 003, 004, and 005 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 19 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 Outlet Campground?
Outlet Campground 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 Outlet Campground?
Stanley, Idaho. The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.
Source: Getting there
What if Outlet Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mount Heyburn Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), Glacier View Campground (0.5 mi), and Sockeye Campground (0.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby