Redfish Inlet Campground
Redfish Lake Inlet is accessible either through water access: shuttle boat, kayak, canoe or hiking in. The campground consists of 4 sites and is first-come, first-serve. This site has trash removal and toilets but no potable water. It is located at the very southern end of Redfish lake by the Redfish Inlet trailhead. Enjoy hiking Redfish trail along Mt. Heyburn, Braxon Peak, Grand Mogul and Decker Peak near the Bench lakes and Saddle back lakes in the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness area. Enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing and kayaking from this unique location.
More like this: first-come in Idaho · tent only in Idaho
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Fees | Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information |
| Rules | Please keep your pets on a leash. All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA. You must occupy the campsite the first night and campsites cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.0993° N, 114.9531° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Lowman Wui
25 mi from the campground · 63 acres
- PrescribedParadise Rx
27 mi from the campground · 400 acres
- WildfireEast Fork
30 mi from the campground · 266 acres · 5% contained
- PrescribedRx Mores South
43 mi from the campground · 245 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 3 miOrval Hansen Point Beach ↗Swimming
- 3.2 miSandy Beach Boat Ramp - Day Use Location ↗Boat launch
- 5.2 miWilliams Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.4 miAlpine Way Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.2 miPettit Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miRedfish Inlet0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miGrand Mogul ↗7.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miBull Moose ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miAlice Lake-Redfish Lake ↗20.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.2 miBench Lakes0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miRedfish Ridge3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miRedfish Inlet Trailhead ↗Sawtooth National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Sawtooth Wilderness, which overlaps Sawtooth National Forest.
- inSawtooth Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 217,511 acres
- inSawtooth National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,190,139 acres
- inBoise National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,526,862 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Idaho Rocky Mountain ClubHistoric district · Stanley · 5.2 mi
- Niece Brothers' StoreBuilding · Stanley · 8.1 mi
- Stanley Ranger StationBuilding · Stanley · 8.8 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Redfish Inlet Campground?
No. Redfish Inlet Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Redfish Inlet Campground?
Sawtooth NRA Camping Fees and Information
Source: Forest Service
Is Redfish Inlet Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Redfish Inlet Campground have?
4 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Redfish Inlet Campground?
Redfish Inlet Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Redfish Inlet Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Redfish Lake Recreation Complex (1.8 mi), Point Campground (2.7 mi), and Sockeye Campground (2.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby