Redfish Overflow Camping
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Redfish Overflow Camping is a National Forest campground near Custer, Idaho.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Redfish Overflow Camping sits inside Sawtooth National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,462 ft
44.1715, -114.9059 in Custer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Redfish Overflow Camping?
No. Redfish Overflow Camping is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Redfish Overflow Camping?
Camping at Redfish Overflow Camping is free.
Who manages Redfish Overflow Camping?
Redfish Overflow Camping is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Redfish Overflow Camping
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Redfish Overflow Camping, in straight-line miles: Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 2.6 miles), Sunbeam Hot Springs (hot spring, 10 miles), and Boat Box Hot Springs (hot spring, 16 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Custer and campgrounds in Custer.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01