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Mount Heyburn Campground

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Mount Heyburn Campground, near Stanley, Idaho, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. With its clean sites and friendly camp hosts, it’s a great place to kick back and enjoy the stunning views of Redfish Lake.

The campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure. Visitors have noted the refreshing, crystal-clear waters, ideal for a quick dip, especially in the warmer months. As one camper put it, “Come prepared for cold nights even in the summer,” so pack those extra blankets!

For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s no shortage of activities. You can hike the nearby trails or indulge in various water sports right on the lake. Plus, the lodge next door has live music, a restaurant with tasty food, and rentals for boats and kayaks, making it easy to fill your days with fun.

While the campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis, many have found it easy to snag a good spot, even during peak times. Just remember, it’s a popular place, so arriving early is a smart move. Whether you’re camping in a tent, RV, or cabin, Mount Heyburn is a solid choice for a memorable outdoor experience.

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Sawtooth National Forest

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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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Mount Heyburn Campground is located in Idaho

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44.1354 N
114.9145 W

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Miles G.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2021

Best lake in Idaho

Come prepared for cold nights even in the summer. Water will be just as cold unless its August but it's refreshing and extremely clear. Clean campground with fire ring. Camp hosts were very nice.

Month of VisitJune

Nancy C.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 26, 2021

No. You are not dreaming

This place is not a dream.... this campground was full. So we stayed down the street at Mtn View. Regardless. We went to investigate in order to report with first hand knowledge

On one of the most beloved and popular lakes in the Sawtooth. Redfish Lake. Gorgeous views. Any kind of water sports you crave. Backpacking destination trails. Short or long hiking. Biking. The lodge next door 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.

Month of VisitJuly

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Charles M.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2019

Beautiful and Quiet

We stayed here for four nights the weekend prior to July 4th weekend. Our expectations were that it would be full and would be a bit difficult to find a site as it is first come, but we were wrong. When we arrived on Thursday morning the campground was almost completely empty. We easily found a great site that gave a view of Redfish Lake and the long stretch of lodgepoles behind us. Sockeye Campground was below us on the lake but you won’t even know from our site. The vault toilets were clean and maintained. There was a campground host on site who were friendly and provide firewood for $7 a bundle which was significantly better than in town at the Stanley market. There are several trailheads that are an easy walk through woods to find in Sockeye and trails that go around the lake with beautiful views. We will definitely be returning for another long weekend.

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Betsy A.