Sunny Gulch Campground

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

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

10 total sites

RV Sites

10 sites

About Sunny Gulch Campground

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

Number of accommodations: 10

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 17

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

10 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

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81 reviews
5
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Amber G

Verified

July 22, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Great campground

Mitchell W

Verified

July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice campground on the Salmon River. The campground host was excellent.

Justin H

Verified

June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

This is our new favorite camp ground for visiting Redfish Lake and the Lodge. It's separate and more quiet. The tent pad was in great condition and our site was right near the bathroom, but still never heard any noise from others using it. The table and fire ring were great and the camp host was very friendly. I would recommend to everyone!

Ashley F

Verified

June 25, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

We absolutely loved this campground! It was our first time to Idaho and we will verve back. The host, Cara, was the best camp host we have ever had. She was so kind, helpful, cheery, and you can tell she truly loves her job! We highly recommend this campground. We were in site #28 and it has a great view of the sawtooth mountains!

Dave P

Verified

June 13, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Loved Sunny Gulch! Really special spot with amazing views of the Sawtooth Range.
Our host, Chris was friendly & attentive and kept a kind attention to important details.

John V

Verified

September 5, 2024 Stayed at: 025, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

4

Practically empty due to encroaching forest fire and very smoky, BUT the host was very helpful and pleasant. Been there many times and always enjoyable.

John K

Verified

July 23, 2024 Stayed at: 025, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Campground lived up to its reviews. The camp host - Mr Frog - was great.

John M

Verified

July 22, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

4

CG host was terrific, we knew him from a few years back, and hope he is there next year

James P

Verified

July 19, 2024 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

A lovely campground. The camp host was fantastic. Nice location. The double sites are a little tight (width wise) but workable.

Larry S

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 025, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

A beautiful area. The campsite was excellent and the camp host was the best.

Location Sunny Gulch Campground

Address:
Sawtooth National Recreation
Stanley, ID, 83278
United States

Highway access

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

Elevation: 1964 feet

Distance to downtown

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

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