Chinook Bay Campground

Chinook Bay Campground is situated within the Redfish Lake recreation area near Stanley, Idaho. It's one of the first campgrounds you encounter when entering the Redfish Lake area. The campground sits on its own lake, offering a more secluded experience compared to other camping options in the vicinity. Its location provides spectacular views of the Sawtooth Mountains, accessible via a short path from the campground that leads directly to the lake.

Chinook Bay Campground offers clean and spacious campsites with a camp host on site to assist visitors. While it's a smaller campground within the Redfish Lake area, it provides basic camping amenities in a well-maintained environment. Site 13 has been noted to be close to the road but includes access to a path leading to the lake. The campground's location on its own lake provides water access separate from the main Redfish Lake area.

The best time to visit Chinook Bay Campground is during summer and early fall when Stanley's weather is most favorable. Because this is one of the smaller campgrounds in the Redfish Lake area and sits on its own lake, it fills up quickly during peak season. For the best chance at securing a spot, consider visiting mid-week or in early summer. The spectacular Sawtooth Mountain views and lake access make July through September particularly appealing, though weather can vary in this mountain region.