North Shore Picnic Area
Sawtooth National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: STANLEY, ID, ID
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Shore Picnic Area is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Stanley, Idaho, is conveniently close, only about 4 miles away.This day-use site offers two waterfront picnic sites. Site A can accommodate up to 100 people; Site B can accommodate up to 50 people.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-shore-picnic-area to be notified when sites open up.
North Shore Picnic Area sits on the pristine Redfish Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range with crystal-clear water and breathtaking mountain backdrops. Google reviewers consistently praise the lake's beauty and cleanliness, rating it 4.9/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Mule deer, wapiti (elk), Pacific marten, pronghorn, Franklin's grouse, spruce grouse, and wandering garter snakes are documented in the area.
Insider tips for North Shore Picnic Area: Book early—this is a federal campground that draws heavy weekend traffic Only 2 tent sites available, so arrive early or reserve in advance Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Skip North Shore Picnic Area if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at this picnic area. You prefer solitude—reviewers noted the lake draws many campers and can be very busy on weekends.
Best time to visit North Shore Picnic Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Redfish Cabin (Stanley, ID), Outlet Campground (STANLEY, ID), Glacier View Campground (STANLEY, ID), Sockeye Campground (Stanley, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Shore Picnic Area
Cell signal at North Shore Picnic Area (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.
North Shore Picnic Area is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Stanley, Idaho, is conveniently close, only about 4 miles away.This day-use site offers two waterfront picnic sites. Site A can accommodate up to 100 people; Site B can accommodate up to 50 people.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground that draws heavy weekend traffic
Only 2 tent sites available, so arrive early or reserve in advance
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 75 south for 4 miles. Turn west onto Forest Road 214 at the Redfish Lake sign and travel approximately 2 miles. Turn right at the North Shore Picnic Area entrance sign.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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