Sheep Trail Campground
Sawtooth National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Stanley, ID, ID
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sheep Trail Campground is located at an elevation of 6,670 feet in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.Sheep Trail is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the nearby Idaho Centennial Trail. Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location f
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Sheep Trail Campground sits at 6,670 feet in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area with access to approximately 750 miles of hiking and biking trails. Campers praise the clean facilities, shaded group areas, and scenic mountain setting.
Wildlife alert: Great Gray Owl, Sandhill Crane, Dusky Grouse, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Wapiti (Elk), Pronghorn, Western Deer Mouse, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Sheep Trail Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Group camping available with shared fire area and separate individual spots Hand pump water available on-site
Skip Sheep Trail Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at this campground. You require self-contained RV facilities not suitable for boondocking. You are sensitive to highway noise — campground is close to State Highway 21. You want to avoid recent wildfire recovery areas — 125,000 acres burned nearby in 2024.
Best time to visit Sheep Trail Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only. September-October — Avoid peak summer crowds and recent fire damage recovery period.
Nearby campgrounds: Elk Creek Campground (Sawtooth Nf) (Stanley, ID), Trap Creek Campground (Stanley, ID), Stanley Lake Campground (Stanley, ID), Cape Horn Winter Rental (CHALLIS, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sheep Trail Campground
Cell signal at Sheep Trail 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.
Sheep Trail Campground is located at an elevation of 6,670 feet in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.Sheep Trail is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the nearby Idaho Centennial Trail. Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.This small campground offers one group site that consists of four smaller sites.
Verified facts
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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 high demand
Group camping available with shared fire area and separate individual spots
Hand pump water available on-site
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Avoid peak summer crowds and recent fire damage recovery period
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Stanley, Idaho, take State Highway 21 west for approximately 10 miles. Turn south between mileposts 121 and 122. Take Forest Road 613 to Sheep Trail Campground, located adjacent to State Highway 21.
Campground entrance
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- 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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