Glacier View, Outlet, Sunny Gulch
USFS, reservable- Glacier View
- $26, double $52
- Outlet
- $26, double $52
- Sunny Gulch
- $24, double $48
Best for: Booking ahead on Redfish Lake.
Watch out: Sunny Gulch also has some first-come sites. Lengths not listed.
The short version
The Redfish Lake Recreation Complex lists nine campgrounds: Sunny Gulch, Glacier View, Outlet and Point are reservable; Chinook Bay, Mountain View, Mt. Heyburn, Sockeye and Red Fish Inlet are first come, first served. Reservations are through Recreation.gov or 877-444-6777.
Between Little Redfish Lake and Redfish Lake there are commercially operated showers, a gas station with propane, a dump station and horse rentals. Maximum RV lengths, hookups and season dates are not listed on the pages we read.
Best for
- Alpine lake camping in a national recreation area
- Travelers who can arrive early for first-come sites
- Rigs that can use a dump station near camp
Think twice if
- You need confirmed hookups or lengths. The pages we read don’t list them
- You want to stay more than 10 days. The limit is 10 days in one location
- You arrive late on a summer weekend and need a guaranteed first-come site
Rig fit
- Maximum lengths not listed; call the Sawtooth NRA office or check Recreation.gov
- Dump station between Little Redfish Lake and Redfish Lake
- Double sites at Sunny Gulch, Glacier View, Outlet and Sockeye
Trip at a glance
| Fees | $18–$26 per night at Redfish Lake campgrounds; second vehicle 50% |
|---|---|
| Reservable | Sunny Gulch, Glacier View, Outlet, Point |
| First come | Chinook Bay, Mountain View, Mt. Heyburn, Sockeye, Red Fish Inlet |
| Stay limit | 10 days in any one location |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov or 877-444-6777 |
Rig check
The Forest Service pages list booking type and fees but not lengths or hookups.
- Dump station
- Between Little Redfish Lake and Redfish Lake.
- Showers and fuel
- Commercially operated showers and a gas station with propane in the same stretch.
- Lengths
- Not listed. Call before you commit a long rig to a first-come campground.
- Mountain View
- Six first-come sites with potable water, May–September; closes September 21.
When to go
Dates come from the Forest Service pages we read.
| Time of year | What to expect |
|---|---|
| May–September | Mountain View season; closes September 21. |
| Summer | Peak. Reserve the four reservable campgrounds early. |
| Any season | Check closures for the Grandjean area and Paradise burn. |
Where to stay with an RV
Fees are per night for one vehicle, from the Sawtooth NRA fee schedule.
Sockeye and Chinook Bay
USFS, first come- Sockeye
- $26, double $52
- Chinook Bay
- $26, double $52
Best for: Lake camping if you arrive early.
Watch out: No reservations. Lengths not listed.
Point, Mount Heyburn, Mountain View, Red Fish Inlet
USFS- Point
- $26 (reservable)
- Mount Heyburn
- $24 (first come)
- Mountain View
- $24 (first come, 6 sites)
- Red Fish Inlet
- $18, double $36 (first come)
Best for: Alternatives when the larger campgrounds are full.
Watch out: Details beyond fees were not listed.
The same fee schedule lists Stanley Lake ($24, double $48), Pettit Lake ($22, double $44) and Alturas Inlet ($24, double $48). Pass holders get 50% off the first camp unit fee only; check which passes the concessionaire accepts.
Itineraries that work with a rig
Plans assume one lake base within the 10-day limit.
3 days: Redfish Lake
First visit.
- Day 1. Arrive early, claim a site, set up.
- Day 2. Lake day.
- Day 3. Dump, fill and depart.
5 days: Add a second lake
More variety.
- Days 1–3. Follow the three-day plan.
- Day 4. Day trip to Stanley or Pettit Lake.
- Day 5. Pack up.
7 days: Slow week
Buffer days.
- Days 1–5. Follow the five-day plan.
- Day 6. Rest day.
- Day 7. Leave well within the 10-day limit.
What not to miss
Redfish Lake
Nine campgrounds, a dump station and a gas station with propane nearby.
Stanley Lake
Campground listed at $24 per night, double $48.
Pettit Lake
Campground listed at $22 per night, double $44.
Getting around with a big rig
Arrive early. First-come campgrounds cannot be held.
Count the 10-day limit. You cannot relocate within the same campground for 14 days after reaching it.
Pay the second-vehicle fee. It is 50% of the first unit and is collected at the campground.
Fuel, groceries, water and repairs
Redfish Lake has a gas station with propane, showers and a dump station between the two lakes. Groceries and repairs were not covered by the pages we read.
Budget snapshot
From the Sawtooth NRA fee schedule.
| Item | What we found | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Campsite | $18–$26 per night | Single-family rate; double sites cost twice that. |
| Second vehicle | 50% of site rate | Collected at the campground. |
| Pass discount | 50% off first unit | Not on hookups, dumping or firewood. |
Fees are the amounts listed by the managing agency when this guide was checked. Use the budget worksheet to add fuel, groceries and contingency.
Common questions
Which Redfish Lake campgrounds take reservations?
Sunny Gulch, Glacier View, Outlet and Point. Several others are first come, first served.
Is there a dump station?
Yes, between Little Redfish Lake and Redfish Lake.
How long can I stay?
Camping is limited to 10 days in any one location.
Are hookups listed?
Not on the pages we read.
Sources and what to recheck
Rules were checked October 20, 2026. Fees, closures and availability will change, so use the official pages below as the source of truth.
- Redfish Lake Recreation Complex — Campgrounds, dump station
- Sawtooth NRA fees and policies — Fees, stay limits
- Mountain View Campground — Sites and season