Glacier View Campground

Sawtooth National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: STANLEY, ID, ID

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$52 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (252 reviews)

Season: May through October

Glacier View Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake, beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range, at an elevation of 6,500 feet.Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities; an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding moun

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Glacier View Campground is beautifully situated next to Redfish Lake beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, offering excellent boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as one of the most beautiful campgrounds with well-maintained, spacious sites that feel private despite the 64-site capacity.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Wapiti, Pacific Marten, Pronghorn, Franklin's Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake are found within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Glacier View Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Each site includes both a trailer spot and a tent pad Sites offer variable shade options; request full shade or partial shade based on preference

Skip Glacier View Campground if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.

Best time to visit Glacier View Campground: May-October — Campground operating season as verified; peak conditions for boating, fishing, hiking, and water activities at Redfish Lake..

Nearby campgrounds: North Shore Picnic Area (STANLEY, ID), Outlet Campground (STANLEY, ID), Mountain View Campground (Id) (Stanley, ID), Sockeye Campground (Stanley, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Glacier View Campground

Cell signal at Glacier View 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★ 4.2 (252 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Glacier View Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake, beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range, at an elevation of 6,500 feet.Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities; an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails all offer trailheads in the immediate area.

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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 RV67 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites5 sites
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

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 require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Each site includes both a trailer spot and a tent pad

Sites offer variable shade options; request full shade or partial shade based on preference

Best: May-October

Campground operating season as verified; peak conditions for boating, fishing, hiking, and water activities at Redfish Lake.

Things to do nearby

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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, Wapiti, Pacific Marten, Pronghorn, Franklin's Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake are found within 8km of the campground.

Location

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Getting there →

From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 75 south approximately 4 miles. Go west onto Forest Road 214. Turn left at Glacier View Campground entrance sign.

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 Glacier View Campground cost per night?+
Glacier View Campground costs $26–$52 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Glacier View Campground open?+
Glacier View Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Glacier View Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Glacier View Campground?+
Glacier View Campground can accommodate RVs up to 67 feet.
How do I make reservations at Glacier View Campground?+
Glacier View 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 Glacier View Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Glacier View Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Glacier View Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Glacier View Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$26 /night★ 4.2 (252)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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