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Point Campground

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Point Campground will remain closed for the remainder of the 2024 season due to tree damage and erosion as a result of the Bench fire. We will update this information as to its opening for 2025 when information is available.

Point Campground, near Stanley, Idaho, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. Tucked away in the Sawtooth National Forest, it offers a serene environment with beautiful tent-only sites that are perfect for a peaceful getaway.

The campground is just a stone's throw from Redfish Lake, where you can dive into swimming, hiking, and fishing. Visitors rave about the clean sites nestled among lodgepole pines, and many appreciate the well-maintained bathrooms with flushing toilets and running water. As one camper noted, “Each campsite has a dedicated level pad for tents, a bear box, and fire ring,” making it a comfortable choice for families.

If you’re up for some adventure, there are plenty of nearby hiking trails, including a popular route to the bench lakes. Just keep in mind that this spot can get busy, so arriving early is a smart move if you want to snag a good site. With activities like horseback riding and kayaking available at the nearby lodge, Point Campground is a solid base for outdoor fun. Whether you're camping with kids or just looking for a quiet retreat, this place has a lot to offer.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Sawtooth National Forest

Overview

Point Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.

Recreation

Point 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. A designated swimming beach and dock are located at the adjacent public day-use area. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is across the lake, about a mile away.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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. In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby. 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.

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Location

Point Campground is located in Idaho

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Directions

Take State Highway 75 south from Stanley, Idaho, for 6 miles. Go west on Forest Road 214 for approximately 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Forest Route 213, drive a short distance and turn at Point Campground entrance.

Address

SAWTOOTH
Stanley, ID

Coordinates

44.1355556 N
114.9316667 W

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  • Tent Sites
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  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
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Reviewed Aug. 24, 2021

West side of Redfish

Incredibly beautiful tent only camping sites. Wife and I did lots of swimming and hiking here. Hiked up to the bench lakes about an 8 mile round trip.

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Reviewed Jul. 7, 2019

Quiet, easy camping right on Redfish Lake.

Lovely little campground with many amenities close to Redfish Lake Lodge. Each campsite has a dedicated level pad for tents, a picnic table, a bear box, and fire ring. The sites are a bit open, so privacy can be a bit lacking if that's a concern. This campsite is also walk-in, so you will need to use provided wagons to bring your stuff to your site and park your car in the provided parking lot. There are also bathrooms which had flushing toilets and running water and are well maintained. We loved that Point Campground is within walking distance to Redfish Lake Lodge, which has a bunch of different activities: horseback riding, kayaking, a dog beach, mountain biking, fishing, etc. This campground is great when camping with children, especially with the bathrooms & lack of car traffic on the tent-only side. We will be returning!

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Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018

Beautiful but busy

Rredfish Lake is absolutely gorgeous but with that beauty draws pretty big crowds. Be sure to reserve or arrive very early to get a walk in spot anywhere around the lake. There are many hikes nearby and some decent fishing but not as nearly as many salmon as when the lake earned its name.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2018

Great spot!

We were here in the summer of 2017. we originally got flooded out of our original spot, but were able to get another spot in the same campground. it was a walk up site. however, it was beautiful! it was a short walk down to Redfish Lake. The scenery is amazing. We would definitely return!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Point Campground?

    Point Campground allows vehicles up to 28 feet.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Point 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 Point Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Point Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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