SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

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About Sunny Gulch Campground

Sunny Gulch Campground sits along the shores of Salmon River in the forests of central Idaho.

Available sites

10 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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10 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 002, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

94 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.8

Overall rating

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5 stars 81.9% (77)
4 stars 14.9% (14)
3 stars 2.1% (2)
2 stars 1.1% (1)
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Ronald S

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August 28, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

Campground is close to the main road. It does have some nice upper level sites. Flush toilets would be nice. Train your camp hosts better.

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Linda B

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August 15, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

Wonderful campground that is quiet, close to Redfish, very clean, terrific host. Bathrooms one of the cleanest I have seen. We always love coming here!

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Debra L

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August 11, 2026 Stayed at: 027, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

The campground was great it was close to all the things we wanted to do. Clean bathrooms (vault toilets that were maintain well) an amazing camp host who gave us great information on what places to hike, eat and must see places. She was the best camp host that we have ever come across very friendly and helpful.

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Lindsay W

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August 6, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

Great campground, close enough to redfish lake without the crowds. Cleanest drop toilets I've ever seen. There is potable water at the end of site 2 via hand pump. Water was a little cloudy/yellow at first but cleared up with use, host says it's tested and safe, we had no issues. It's a little noisy from time to time with kids playing on the pump and road traffic, nothing terrible.

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Greg S

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July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

We had a great time at Sunny Gulch! Loved going down to the river, it was beautiful clear water. Watched an amazing sunrise by the river as the sun lit up the Sawtooths. The site was spacious with lots of room between neighbors. The trees are not as thick as in some of the pictures, there was a down burst wind a few years ago that blew many of them down around this spot.

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Location & Directions for Sunny Gulch Campground

Sawtooth National Recreation, Stanley, ID 83278 United States

Elevation: 1,964 ft

Getting There

From Stanley, Idaho, take Highway 75 south approximately 3 mi. Campground is on the north side of the road, between the highway and the Salmon River.

Nearest town

Stanley, ID - 4.6 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Highway access

Sunny Gulch Campground is accessible via Highway 75, located approximately 3 miles north of Stanley, Idaho.

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: October 24, 2026

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