Fishing enthusiasts will find Sheep Trail Group Campground positioned along a creek within Challis National Forest, offering direct water access for angling opportunities. This group facility accommodates up to 99-foot RVs and operates from late May through early September at $150 per reservation.
The campground features four numbered sites typically used by a single large group, with hand-pump water, vault toilets, and dumpster service provided. Highway noise affects the area, and T-Mobile users should expect no cell coverage. Stanley lies 10 miles away for gas and supplies, while the campground lacks RV dump stations and full hookups. Pets are not permitted at this Forest Service facility, making it suitable for groups seeking creek-side camping with basic amenities and camping destinations outside Stanley nearby.
Description
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
This small campground offers one group site that consists of four smaller sites. If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets area provided. The road to the site and the parking spur within are paved.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSheep Trail Group Campground is located in Idaho near Stanley
Directions
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.
Address
STANLEY, IDAHO
ID 83278
Coordinates
44.3061111 N
115.0552778 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 23 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 36 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 51 min from Pocatello, ID
- 3 hrs 58 min from Twin Falls, ID
