Established Camping
Riverside Campground- Sawtooth National Forest
Riverside Campground in Sawtooth National Forest is near Stanley, Idaho. The area features forested terrain with the Salmon River nearby. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 80°F in summer. Campers can explore Redfish Lake and the Sawtooth Wilderness, both accessible within an hour.
Description
US Forest Service
Challis National Forest
Riverside Campground is composed of 17 campsites bordering the Salmon River located in a lodgepole pine forest. All sites are first-come, first-serve. Casino Creek trailhead leads to the isolated and pristine Casino Lakes and then into the beautiful White Cloud Mountains. This is an excellent area for fishing, hiking, and backpacking. To maintain stream bank integrity sites 1–8 are available from mid-May through mid-September. Sites 10–17 are available from mid-May through August 15. This campground is 1 of 4 in the general area which includes Salmon River campground, Casino Creek campground, and Mormon Bend campground that are sought after for their access to the Salmon River for its excellent fishing.
Fee Info
$14 per night for single sites including 1 vehicle. $7 per day for an additional vehicle.
Reservation Info
All sites are first-come, first-serve.
Location
Riverside Campground- Sawtooth National Forest is located in Idaho
Directions
In Stanley, ID, at intersection of State Rts. 75 and 21, take Rt. 75 north 6 miles to campground sign. The campground is on both sides of State Rt. 75.
Coordinates
44.26690015 N
114.84910082 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 56 min from Boise
- 3 hrs 4 min from Idaho Falls
- 3 hrs 12 min from Twin Falls
- 3 hrs 19 min from Pocatello
