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Sawtelle Mountain Resort

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Reservations are available at Sawtelle Mountain Resort, a full-service RV and tent campground in Island Park, Idaho, open from May 1 through October 15. The resort accommodates rigs up to 40 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups, and the wooded grounds also include tent sites with grassy areas and shade trees. A grocery store and gas station sit directly across the highway, making resupply straightforward. Campers planning a Yellowstone trip often use this location as a base, and places to camp near Macks Inn give a sense of what else is available in the area.

Site density is one of the more consistent themes across reviews. RV spots are tightly packed, and fire pits on some sites sit close to neighboring campsites. The tent area offers more breathing room. On-site amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, game room, and laundry, though laundry access is restricted to pool hours, roughly 10am to 10pm. Firewood is available for purchase on the grounds.

Multiple reviewers noted water quality issues during summer 2021, when E. coli was detected and tap water was not safe to drink. That situation appears to have been specific to that season, but it is worth confirming water status at check-in. Barbara R. describes the showers and bathrooms as "really nice and clean," though experiences have varied across visits. Nearby alternatives include Yellowstone Adventure RV and Huckleberry Retreat if you want to compare options before booking.

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Map & DirectionsSawtelle Mountain Resort is located in Idaho near Macks Inn

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Directions

In Island Park, 1/4 mi N of mi marker 394 on Hwy 20.

Address

4133 Quakie Ln
Island Park, ID 83429

Coordinates

44.52339022 N
111.32826067 W

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Some Coverage
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Last on 6/3/26

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Tent Cabin
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

+12085589366

Drive Time

1 hr 18 min from Idaho Falls, ID
1 hr 56 min from Bozeman, MT
2 hrs 1 min from Pocatello, ID
2 hrs 38 min from Helena, MT

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7 Reviews

Barbara R.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 21, 2021

Sawtelle RV Resort

Nice place, RV and hotel, very friendly staff, our site is ok. Weather has been bad so we haven’t been out as much as usual. Showers/bathrooms are really nice and clean. Best shower I’ve ever used. Only downside is the laundry room isn’t available at campground and I had to go to hotel to do laundry in bad weather….sleeting and snow.

Site55

Month of VisitSeptember

Danae P.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021

Nice campground, great pool!

This was a great campground, that’s pretty close to Yellowstone. Our kids loved the pool. We didn’t love our campsite. The fire pit was awkwardly close to the site next to us.

Site32

Month of VisitAugust

Brittany G.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2021

Not fans

We reserved a full hookup rv site for our time at Yellowstone. When we checked in we were informed that they had found e. Coli in the water so not to drink it. Mmm K. The shower in the women’s restroom that I used the first night was super harsh and beat the hell out of my young son and I, and was kinda dirty. There also is sand where the campers are parked so you can imagine the mess of 5 kids and 2 adults tracking it in and out of the camper. There was an indoor pool and hot tub that the kids enjoyed, also a game room that was very nice. The lodge seemed very nice , new and clean. The laundry was quite a ways away from the campground and only one set per lodge floor and the closest one was out of order when we needed it. No problem, went upstairs and the one there was occupied so we had to wait and scramble to get our stuff washed and dried before 10pm per the rules. There was a playground the kids wanted to go to one night but were told there was an event so they had to leave. It was a convenient location but wouldn’t go back.

Site41

Month of VisitJuly

Lisa M.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2021

I'd stay here again.

Spent 3 nights on 2 separate occasions here. Booked 2 nights at a tent site on the front end of the trip. Plenty of space in the tent area, nice grassy space and some trees for shade. Had a picnic table which was really nice to have a place to get up off the ground. Couldn't drink the tap water due to E. Coli issues. The bathrooms were decent but the showers could have been better. Kind of pricey and didn't realize it when I booked it. $82 for 2 nights at a camp site for 2 people. There was a grocery store across the way which was nice. On the back end of the trip we had to book an RV site since there were no tent sites. It was nice having access to power close by. The women's bathroom was out of toilet paper while I was there. Kind of a bummer.

Month of VisitJuly

David

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 15, 2021

Site had no power, switched to along side road

Booked the 2 nights in May for July, got to the site and was placed in a tent site with no power. I had reserved 30Amps and Water, site was full and only available spot was along side an access road, no where to sit. Another RV also next to us had the same thing happen. Was told manger would come to see us, no one turned up. Also they said you cannot drink the water! Very poor.

Site21

Month of VisitJuly

Alisha W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 4, 2021

Yellowstone trip

Nice wooded campground with full hookups, swimming pool. Little grocery store/gas station across the road

Month of VisitMay

Emma M.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 16, 2019

Busy but convenient

We enjoyed our stay. July 2019. RV sites are very crammed and close. They pack a lot of sites into the park. There are lots of trees, a few sites have nice view, but most are looking at other campers. Showers are average but clean. Laundry was only available during pool hours (same building) so don't expect to wash anything between 10pm and 10am. Firewood available for purchase on site, also across the highway along with groceries and gas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sawtelle Mountain Resort have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Sawtelle Mountain Resort has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Sawtelle Mountain Resort?

Sawtelle Mountain Resort allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

Are fires allowed at Sawtelle Mountain Resort?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sawtelle Mountain Resort, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Sawtelle Mountain Resort have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Sawtelle Mountain Resort does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Sawtelle Mountain Resort?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and excellent coverage for Verizon.

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