Outlet Campground

Sawtooth National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: STANLEY, ID, ID

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$52 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (50 reviews)

Season: May through October

Outlet Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.Outlet Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.

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/outlet-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Outlet Campground sits beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range at 6,500 feet elevation next to beautiful Redfish Lake, offering excellent boating, fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon, and immediate access to hiking trails. Google reviewers consistently praise the amazing views, clean facilities, and the ability to hike directly from camp.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Wapiti, Pacific Marten, Pronghorn, Spruce Grouse, Franklin's Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake documented within 8km

Insider tips for Outlet Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 18 sites and high demand; one reviewer couldn't get a spot for 4 years Arrive at season opening (May) for better availability with minimal crowds No hookups available; confirm your RV is self-contained before booking

Skip Outlet Campground if: You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer spontaneous camping — federal campground requires advance reservations due to high demand.

Best time to visit Outlet Campground: May — Campground opens in May with fewer crowds at opening; reviewers report arriving opening day to deserted conditions. June-September — Peak season with full access to boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and hiking activities around Redfish Lake.

Nearby campgrounds: North Shore Picnic Area (STANLEY, ID), Mount Heyburn Campground (Stanley, ID), Glacier View Campground (STANLEY, ID), Sockeye Campground (Stanley, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Outlet Campground

Cell signal at Outlet 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★ 4.4 (50 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Outlet Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.Outlet Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.

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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 RV99 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites19 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 need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups at most sites✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You prefer spontaneous camping — federal campground requires advance reservations due to high demand

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 18 sites and high demand; one reviewer couldn't get a spot for 4 years

Arrive at season opening (May) for better availability with minimal crowds

No hookups available; confirm your RV is self-contained before booking

Best: May

Campground opens in May with fewer crowds at opening; reviewers report arriving opening day to deserted conditions

Best: June-September

Peak season with full access to boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and hiking activities around Redfish Lake

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, Wapiti, Pacific Marten, Pronghorn, Spruce Grouse, Franklin's Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake documented within 8km

Location

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Getting there →

Take State Highway 75, from Stanley, Idaho, 4 miles south. Go west on Forest Road 214 for a short distance, and turn right at Outlet Campground entry sign.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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

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How much does Outlet Campground cost per night?+
Outlet Campground costs $26–$52 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Outlet Campground open?+
Outlet Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Outlet Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Outlet Campground?+
Outlet Campground can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Outlet Campground?+
Outlet 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 Outlet Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Outlet Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Outlet Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Outlet 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★ 4.4 (50)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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