USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Redfish Inlet Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States · in Sawtooth National Recreation Area
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,552 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Stanley, ID
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Redfish Lake Inlet is accessible either through water access: shuttle boat, kayak, canoe or hiking in. The campground consists of 4 sites and is first-come, first-serve. This site has trash removal and toilets but no potable water. It is located at the very southern end of Redfish lake by the Redfish Inlet trailhead. Enjoy hiking Redfish trail along Mt. Heyburn, Braxon Peak, Grand Mogul and Decker Peak near the Bench lakes and Saddle back lakes in the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness area. Enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing and kayaking from this unique location. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 16° | -3° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 17° | -10° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 20° | 8° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 40° | 25° | 9° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 50° | 32° | 20° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 41° | 26° | 80° | 5 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 53° | 38° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 52° | 38° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 66° | 43° | 29° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 31° | 13° | 69° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 20° | -9° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 14° | -1° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Redfish Inlet Trailhead · 0.1 mi as the crow flies
Grand Mogul 7.4 mi Hike, Redfish Inlet 0.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Redfish Trailhead · 3.7 mi as the crow flies
Fishhook Trail 2.8 mi Hike, Bear Trap 0.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Williams Creek Trailhead · 5.2 mi as the crow flies
Williams Creek 9.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Alpine Way Trailhead · 5.4 mi as the crow flies
Alpine Way 17 mi Hike, Redfish - Stanley 4.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Alpine Way Trailhead · 5.4 mi as the crow flies
Alpine Way 17 mi Hike, Redfish - Stanley 4.6 mi Hike · Drive there
All 503 trails in Sawtooth National Forest · All 157 trails in Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Point Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 16 sites
- Sockeye Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 4 sites
- Mount Heyburn Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 4 sites
- Redfish Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 1 sites
- Outlet Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 22 sites
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