Point Campground
Sawtooth National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: STANLEY, ID, ID
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (85 reviews)
Season: May through October
Point Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.This small campground offers eight walk-to tent sites and eight sites for tents, trucks with campers and vans only; no motor homes or trailers allowed. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
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
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Point Campground sits on the shores of Redfish Lake at 6,500 feet elevation in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, offering crystal clear water, sandy beaches, and excellent boating and fishing opportunities. Campers consistently praise the gorgeous scenery, water access, and suitability for families.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Wapiti, Pacific Marten, Pronghorn, Franklin's Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake verified within 8km
Insider tips for Point Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 16 sites Bring shade structure; reviews note limited natural shade at sites Wheeled carts are provided to help transport gear to walk-in tent sites
Skip Point Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at this tent-focused campground. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You prefer quieter, less popular destinations—highly-rated campground books quickly.
Best time to visit Point Campground: July-September — Peak season within the May-October operating window with warmest water temperatures for swimming and water sports.
Nearby campgrounds: Sockeye Campground (Stanley, ID), Redfish Cabin (Stanley, ID), Mount Heyburn Campground (Stanley, ID), Glacier View Campground (STANLEY, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Point Campground
Cell signal at Point 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.
Point Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.This small campground offers eight walk-to tent sites and eight sites for tents, trucks with campers and vans only; no motor homes or trailers allowed. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 with only 16 sites
Bring shade structure; reviews note limited natural shade at sites
Wheeled carts are provided to help transport gear to walk-in tent sites
Peak season within the May-October operating window with warmest water temperatures for swimming and water sports
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take State Highway 75 south from Stanley, Idaho, for 6 miles. Go west on Forest Road 214 for approximately 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Forest Route 213, drive a short distance and turn at Point Campground entrance.
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.
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