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Established Camping

Sockeye Campground

12 Reviews

About

National Forest

Sawtooth National Forest

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the__Recreation.gov__mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to__first download the free__Recreation.gov__mobile app__https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app\_\_prior to your arrival__as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Location

Sockeye Campground is located in Idaho

Coordinates

44.1311 N
114.9166 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Fair
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Market
Trash
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Big Rig Friendly

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First Come - First Served

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General Info

Michael T G.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2022

Amazing lake views

Clean quiet campground Plenty of great spots to choose from Easy access to the lake

Month of VisitSeptember

andrea C.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 23, 2022

In the trees

We stayed here in May 2022. It was snowing. Lake was frozen. BUT the site itself was great. Level concrete pad. Walk a few steps down to a tent pad and picnic table. There were all sizes of rigs here. From tent campers to bigger RV's. Had it been warmer and we could see the views and use the lake, it would have been amazing. With the snow we couldn't even hike the trails.

Month of VisitJune

Susan A.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021

It’s incredible

Great camp host-Jim. Super clean! You will not regret the views are to die for!!!! Go to Stanley for dinner at sunset!

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Nancy C.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 26, 2021

Favorite on Redfish Lake

On one of the most beloved and popular lakes in the Sawtooth Mtn. Redfish Lake. Gorgeous views. Any kind of water sports you crave. Backpacking destination trails. Short or long hiking. Biking. The lodge, just short distance away offers live music on the lawn. A restaurant with really good food, full bar, ice cream stand, camp store, sandy beach, boat/kayak/SUP rentals. Boat shuttle. All this and close to Stanley to boot. It reminds me of the lake retreat in Dirty Dancing. There are pay showers $3, laundry and dump station on the main road. Very limited, ok just say no AT&T cell, but you can get wifi at the lodge. If you are lucky to snag a spot, stay more than 1 night. You will thank me later.

Month of VisitAugust

Megan K.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 5, 2020

Better than Yellowstone In My Oppinion

I stayed here to go horseback riding (very reasonable prices) up to get a good view of the sawtooth mountains. The campground views from the water were spectacular. sure there’s no colorful acid pits, or buffalo, but there is great hiking, and wonderful wildlife around. I saw some black tail deer, big horned sheep, elk and even a mountain lion. I saw no predators in Yellowstone so it made the trip better .

The comet NEOWISE made an appearance and was mind blowing! If star gazing is something you enjoy, this area is amazing. If you plan to see something special, make sure you PLAN AHEAD!

I spent a lot of time barefoot as the area around the fire pit was concrete instead of the usual gravel I’m used to.

About thirty minutes away there’s a wonderful historic town called Clayton. I recommend taking a day to explore the ghost towns and try to visit one of the hot spring areas.

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Kathy G.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 9, 2019

Beautiful

Five stars on this campground. Only downside we experienced were disrespectful neighboring campers. In the last 5 days we have 3 that run them 7am to 10pm. No quiet time for us at all. Generators are allowed to run here at 6am...

joel M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 29, 2019

Amazing location

This campground is the only no reservation campground accessible by car on Redfish Lake. It’s great if you are looking to score a campsite without a reservation. It’s a great location on the lake, beautiful view of the sawtooth range and a short walk to the beach. The campsites have flat tent sites, concrete pads for the picnic tables and fire rings and most have trees for some shade. The only down side is the boat and jet ski noise during the day. If you are looking to get away from everything you may want to look at some of the nearby river campgrounds. The bathrooms and campsites were very very clean and the camp hosts were very friendly. If you are looking for a good hike take the ferry from the lodge to the far side of the lake!

Cassandra B.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2019

Sockeye #24

The campsite has a great location between two beaches along Redfish Lake. All of the campsites were in great condition with a picnic table and fire ring. We thought the price of $20/night was a little much as they charge the same amount for tents/campers. We were one of two campers using a tent the two nights we were there. The campground is well maintained and is just a short drive from the lodge and minutes away from hiking trails. The campground is first come first serve and was full both days by 10am when we were there at the beginning of July. Our recommendation is the hike to Bench Lakes (8 mi round trip) which starts at the Redfish TH.

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Betsy A.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2019

Stunning

Huge private spots with perfect tent spots with views of Sawtooth mountains and Redfish Lake

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Gary S.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 15, 2019

One of the best run camp grounds!

This camp ground is first come first serve so get there early in the day and early in the week! When you do it won’t disappoint with stunning lakeside views and picturesque sights of The sawtooth mountains! Easy access to a sandy beach and boat ramp it’s the perfect place for an RV getaway!

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Kate S.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2018

Great views!

This is a first come first served campground. We had a reservation at another campground and when it was up, we scrambled down to sockeye around 9/9:30 in the morning (late enough that some folks who were leaving had packed up and left) and we didn’t have trouble snagging a spot.

Month of VisitJuly

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amber J.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 10, 2018

Lakeside

Arriving late Thursday mornIng we had a lot of locatIons to choose from and got a lakeside sIte.. The sites all have large sandy tent pads and a concrete pad with fire pit, stove pedestal and table. There are several double sites. The campground is fairly quiet and didn’t feel as busy as other campgrounds nearby. The campground doesn’t have direct access to the lake but can be accessed at the boat launch or by a nearby trail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sockeye Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Sockeye Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Sockeye Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sockeye Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Sockeye Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Sockeye Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Sockeye Campground?

There are 4 campsites at Sockeye Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Sockeye Campground

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Overview

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5.0

Amazing lake views

In the trees

It’s incredible

Favorite on Redfish Lake

Better than Yellowstone In My Oppinion

Beautiful

Amazing location

Sockeye #24

Stunning

One of the best run camp grounds!

Great views!

Lakeside