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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

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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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    928-537-8888· Sawtooth National Forest
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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 · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    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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    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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    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
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    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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    Nearby Campgrounds

    North Shore Picnic Area

    STANLEY, ID

    From $20/night

    Outlet Campground

    STANLEY, ID

    From $26/night

    Mountain View Campground (Id)

    Stanley, ID

    From $20/night

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    Sockeye Campground

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    From $20/night

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