Stanley Lake Campground
Its 39 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Stanley Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Stanley, Idaho.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 52 ft
- Max RV length
Stanley Lake Campground 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
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 39
- Group sites
- 5
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 52 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
39 sites in 3 loops; the longest takes a 52 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lakeview Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lakeview Loop, site 001 |
| 002 | Lakeview Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lakeview Loop, site 002 |
| 003 | Lakeview Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lakeview Loop, site 003 |
| 004 | Lakeview Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lakeview Loop, site 004 |
| 005 | Lakeview Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lakeview Loop, site 005 |
| 006 | Lakeview Loop | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Lakeview Loop, site 006 |
| 3-CLOSED | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 37 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 3-CLOSED |
| 007 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Group standard nonelectric | 48 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 007 |
| 008 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 008 |
| 009 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 009 |
| 010 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 46 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 010 |
| 011 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Group standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 011 |
| 012 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 012 |
| 014 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 52 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 014 |
| 015 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 47 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 015 |
| 016 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 43 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 016 |
| 017 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 017 |
| 018 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 018 |
| 019 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 019 |
| 020 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 020 |
| 021 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 37 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 021 |
| 022 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 44 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 022 |
| 023 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Group standard nonelectric | 49 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 023 |
| 024 | STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop STANLEY LAKE CAMPGROUND, site 024 |
| 025 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 025 |
| 026 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 026 |
| 027 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 027 |
| 028 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 028 |
| 029 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 029 |
| 030 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 030 |
| 031 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 031 |
| 032 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 032 |
| 033 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 033 |
| 034 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 034 |
| 035 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 035 |
| 036 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 036 |
| 037 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 037 |
| 038 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 038 |
| 039 | Stanley Lake Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop Stanley Lake Loop 2, site 039 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,500 ft
44.2486, -115.0524 in Custer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Stanley Lake Campground?
Sites at Stanley Lake Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233858).
How many campsites does Stanley Lake Campground have?
Stanley Lake Campground has 39 campsites, including 5 group sites.
Does Stanley Lake Campground have RV hookups?
No. Stanley Lake Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 52 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Stanley Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Stanley Lake Campground; 39 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Stanley Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Stanley Lake Campground.
Who manages Stanley Lake Campground?
Stanley Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Stanley Lake Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Stanley Lake Campground, in straight-line miles: Redfish Lake (swimming hole, 10 miles), Sunbeam Hot Springs (hot spring, 15 miles), Boat Box Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles), and Kirkham Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Elk Creek Campground - Sites
- 1
- Season
- 05-22 to 09-20
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $75 per night
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Stanley and campgrounds in Custer.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0