Easley Campground

Sawtooth National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: STANLEY, ID, ID

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$40 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Easley Campground is located along the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6800 feet, conveniently close to Ketchum, Idaho only 14 miles south. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and soaking at Easley Hot Springs.Easley is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is popular on the Big Wood River, as is float tubing.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/easley-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Easley Campground sits along the scenic Big Wood River at 6,800 feet elevation in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, offering excellent fly-fishing for trout and access to the 20-mile Harriman Trail for hiking.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Pronghorn, American Pika, Columbian Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, Cliff Swallow, Killdeer, Olive-sided Flycatcher, American Dipper, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Easley Campground: First-come, first-serve only—arrive early as it's a popular federal campground Vault toilets reported as clean by recent campers; bring your own water hauling setup if needed Consider boondocking nearby if Easley is full, as reviewers noted other area campgrounds operate similarly

Skip Easley Campground if: You need full RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer guaranteed reservations—this is first-come, first-serve only. Visiting outside May-October—campground is seasonal and closed in winter months.

Best time to visit Easley Campground: May — Campground opens May 1st; camper reported kindly refused payment in May due to limited opening operations. June-September — Peak operating season with all amenities available and optimal weather for fishing and hiking.

Nearby campgrounds: Wood River Group Overnight Area (Tent Only) (Ketchum, ID), North Fork (Id) (Ketchum, ID), Murdock Campground (Hailey, ID), Caribou Campground (Hailey, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Easley Campground

Cell signal at Easley Campground (STANLEY, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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STANLEY, ID, ID★ 4.5 (2 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Easley Campground is located along the beautiful Big Wood River at an elevation of 6800 feet, conveniently close to Ketchum, Idaho only 14 miles south. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and soaking at Easley Hot Springs.Easley is part of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is popular on the Big Wood River, as is float tubing.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV70 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsDump Station

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer guaranteed reservations—this is first-come, first-serve only✕ Visiting outside May-October—campground is seasonal and closed in winter months

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-serve only

arrive early as it's a popular federal campground

Vault toilets reported as clean by recent campers; bring your own water hauling setup if needed

Consider boondocking nearby if Easley is full, as reviewers noted other area campgrounds operate similarly

Best: May

Campground opens May 1st; camper reported kindly refused payment in May due to limited opening operations

Best: June-September

Peak operating season with all amenities available and optimal weather for fishing and hiking

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, Pronghorn, American Pika, Columbian Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, Cliff Swallow, Killdeer, Olive-sided Flycatcher, American Dipper, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Ketchum, take Highway 75 north for 14.1 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 160 at the sign for Easley Campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sawtooth National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sawtooth National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Easley Campground cost per night?+
Easley Campground costs $20–$40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Easley Campground open?+
Easley Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Easley Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Easley Campground?+
Easley Campground can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet.
How do I make reservations at Easley Campground?+
Easley Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Easley Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Easley Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Easley Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Easley Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$20 /night★ 4.5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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