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

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

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.

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STANLEY, ID, ID★ 4.4 (85 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV28 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
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—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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: July-September

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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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, Franklin's Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and Wandering Garter Snake verified within 8km

Location

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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

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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 Point Campground cost per night?+
Point Campground costs $26 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Point Campground open?+
Point Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Point Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Point Campground?+
Point Campground can accommodate RVs up to 28 feet.
How do I make reservations at Point Campground?+
Point 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 Point Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Point Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Point Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Point 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
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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★ 4.4 (85)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

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Sockeye Campground

Stanley, ID

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Redfish Cabin

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Mount Heyburn Campground

Stanley, ID

From $20/night

Glacier View Campground

STANLEY, ID

From $26/night

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