About North Shore Picnic Area
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (29)
What Guests Are Saying
The North Shore Picnic Area offers a beautiful setting for events, highlighted by stunning views of the sunset and the Sawtooth Mountains. The new picnic tables enhance the experience, accommodating larger gatherings well. However, some guests expressed concerns about the seating capacity for larger groups, indicating a need for clearer communication regarding site availability.
What Guests Are Saying
The North Shore Picnic Area offers a beautiful setting for events, highlighted by stunning views of the sunset and the Sawtooth Mountains. The new picnic tables enhance the experience, accommodating larger gatherings well. However, some guests expressed concerns about the seating capacity for larger groups, indicating a need for clearer communication regarding site availability.
Review Summary
Carlie H
September 8, 2025
We had our wedding reception at North Beach picnic site A and it was absolutely beautiful! The new picnic tables were great as we could fit everyone at 2 long tables. The view of the sunset over the sawtooth mountains as well as the view from the beach were spectacular and made for great photos! Thanks for making our wedding venue awesome!
Carlie H
September 8, 2025
We had our wedding reception at North Beach picnic site A and it was absolutely beautiful! The new picnic tables were great as we could fit everyone at 2 long tables. The view of the sunset over the sawtooth mountains as well as the view from the beach were spectacular and made for great photos! Thanks for making our wedding venue awesome!
Margaret B
August 19, 2025
I paid lots of money to reserve a group site. The location, as it always is, was spectacular. The site redesign, while clean and nice, had TWO picnic tables with an additional food table without seating. This cannot accommodate the 50 people I reserved for. I have rented here for years. I was surprised to find it is no longer a group site though the cost and description indicated that it was.
Margaret B
August 19, 2025
I paid lots of money to reserve a group site. The location, as it always is, was spectacular. The site redesign, while clean and nice, had TWO picnic tables with an additional food table without seating. This cannot accommodate the 50 people I reserved for. I have rented here for years. I was surprised to find it is no longer a group site though the cost and description indicated that it was.
Shelly M
July 28, 2025
Very nice with the new tables and layout
Shelly M
July 28, 2025
Very nice with the new tables and layout
Roger K
July 11, 2024
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Roger K
July 11, 2024
n/a
Jacki Roubik
July 24, 2023
Was amazing! Beautiful views beach was clean good parking
Judith B
July 12, 2023
The reserved parking was so convenient and the area was very clean! A beautiful spot to relax at Redfish lake.
Location North Shore Picnic Area
Address:
Sawtooth
Stanley, ID, 83278
United States
The North Shore Picnic Area is accessible via ID-75, which is approximately 15 miles to the south. This state highway connects to other routes leading to the nearby town of Stanley.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.1437 / -114.916
Elevation: 1998 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- Overnight camping is not allowed; only day-use is permitted.
Vehicles & parking
- Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking.
Local regulations
- Check for current opening and closing dates as they depend on weather; call for updates.
- Reconstruction projects may cause delays and noise during your visit; plan accordingly.
Fires & fuel
- To prevent pests, obtain firewood near your destination and burn it on-site.
General
- Idaho Off-road Vehicle Safety Message
- Click here for more information about the Sawtooth National Forest
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
