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Smiley Creek Lodge

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Smiley Creek Lodge, near Stanley, Idaho, is a cozy spot that caters primarily to RV travelers but also welcomes tent campers and those looking for unique accommodations like yurts and cabins. With a bar and restaurant on-site, you can enjoy good food and friendly service after a day of exploring the stunning Sawtooth Mountains.

The campground offers clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate. One camper mentioned, “The bathroom/showers were small but clean,” highlighting the attention to cleanliness here. While there are no picnic tables or fire rings at the tent sites, the RV spots are more equipped, making it a comfortable choice for those with larger rigs.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the area is a playground for dirt biking and hiking, with trails that lead you through breathtaking landscapes. Some guests have enjoyed their time riding dirt bike trails and indulging in delicious meals at the lodge. Just a heads up, if you’re eyeing spot number 17, you might want to reconsider due to some quirks with the sewer hookup and water spigot.

With its mix of amenities and a welcoming atmosphere, Smiley Creek Lodge is a solid choice for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors while having access to creature comforts. Whether you’re passing through or planning a longer stay, this campground has a lot to offer.

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Location

Smiley Creek Lodge is located in Idaho

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Directions

FROM THE SOUTH: Simply drive north 37 miles fom the center of Ketchum on scenic Highway 75. This will take you over the panoramic Galena Summit. After you reach the valley floor you will find the Smiley Creek Lodge welcoming you on the left side of the road. FROM THE NORTH: Drive south 22 miles from Stanley on scenic Highway 75. You will have a stunning view of the Sawtooth as you drive through the valley.

Address

16546 Highway 75
Stanley, ID 83278

Coordinates

43.90714301 N
114.79656528 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Yurts

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

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

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4 Reviews

HThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 13, 2023

Good in the end of season

New owners have downsized the RV area to only six sites. That being said I'm enjoying our trip in mid-September since only half are being filled. That being said site 1 is not very usable due to not having a table or sewer hookup.

We paid $100 a night which is a premium but given the location it felt worth it.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Smiley Creek Lodge by Holmes , September 13, 2023
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Reviewed Sep. 5, 2022

Great staff, clean place that caters mainly to RVs

I passed this place on Labor Day weekend and decided to stay. They officially don’t have tent sites but had some grassy area where I could pitch my tent anyway. That did mean there were no picnic tables or fire rings for me but the RV sites did have them.

The bathroom/showers were small but clean.

The bar/restaurant serves good food and the staff and locals were very friendly and offered all kinds of suggestions for my trip

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Smiley Creek Lodge by Xander V., September 5, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 28, 2022

Smiley creek lodge campground

Stayed here for 5 nights. Staff was extremely cooperative. Rode some awesome dirt bike trails. And enjoyed some delicious food.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Smiley Creek Lodge by carl B., August 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Smiley Creek Lodge by carl B., August 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Smiley Creek Lodge by carl B., August 28, 2022
Ben H.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2020

Good spot in the sawtooths

This is a good option between Ketchum and Stanley to go explore the sawtooth mountains. It’s a little bit of everything, lodge, yurts, cabins, rv spots, gas station, restaurant. RV spots were reasonable level. Bathrooms were clean. They had horseshoes and bean bags in a common area. No picnic tables or fire pits though. RV spots were pretty wide, which was nice

One tip, avoid spot number #17 if possible. The sewer hookup was loose and shared with a long term resident on the other side, also the water spigot was broken so we had to use the spigot for spot #16. #17 is not terrible, but other spots are much better.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Smiley Creek Lodge have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Smiley Creek Lodge has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the elevation of Smiley Creek Lodge?

    Smiley Creek Lodge is located at 7185 feet.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Smiley Creek Lodge?

    Smiley Creek Lodge allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Smiley Creek Lodge?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is available.