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Pet Friendly
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Average nightly rates10 total sites
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10 sites
About Sunny Gulch Campground
Number of accommodations: 10
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (81)
What Guests Are Saying
Sunny Gulch Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and excellent camp host who provides helpful information and a friendly atmosphere. The location is ideal, offering proximity to Redfish Lake while maintaining a peaceful environment. While there are occasional noises from nearby roads and the water may be slightly cloudy at first, overall experiences highlight the campground as a favorite for its beauty and amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Sunny Gulch Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and excellent camp host who provides helpful information and a friendly atmosphere. The location is ideal, offering proximity to Redfish Lake while maintaining a peaceful environment. While there are occasional noises from nearby roads and the water may be slightly cloudy at first, overall experiences highlight the campground as a favorite for its beauty and amenities.
Review Summary
Steve D
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
Clean campground. Great host.
Dan C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
Campground host was rarely around, causing some confusion about which sites were reserved and which were not. Those were days he was officially on duty too.
Dennis C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
We woke up early to the prettiest view of the sawtooth mountains. Restrooms were clean and location was great
Denise C
VerifiedJune 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
Friendly camp host, clean bathrooms and campground. Nice trail along the river behind the campground.
Denise K
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
Wonderful campground & host! Very clean & quiet. Will definitely stay here again!
Rick S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
camp ground host went out of her way to make us feel welcome, resolve some reservation issues and other wise be helpful... what a great host!...
Heather H
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
NIce site - easy access to area hiking
Dan S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
Always love Sunny Gulch. Good spot for access to the river and hiking. Not nearly as busy as Redfish area.
Will B
VerifiedMarch 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
Great Camp Host
Marie P
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
Very clean and quiet campground.
Location Sunny Gulch Campground
Address:
Sawtooth National Recreation
Stanley, ID, 83278
United States
From Stanley, Idaho, take Highway 75 south approximately 3 miles. Campground is on the north side of the road, between the highway and the Salmon River.
Sunny Gulch Campground is accessible via Highway 75, located approximately 3 miles north of Stanley, Idaho.
Elevation: 1964 feet
4.6 mi drive to downtown Stanley (about 9 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY. Double & Group sites: refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.
- Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.
- FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
- Extra Vehicles: Your camp fee includes the first vehicle only in a single site and the first 2 vehicles in a double site. All other vehicles will be charged 50% of the posted camp fee at the time of check-in and cannot be paid for in advance. Coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Idaho Off-road Vehicle Safety Message
- Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026
