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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Gail G

Verified

July 23, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Clean campground and restrooms. Good, quiet neighbors. Full campground but it was quiet and relaxing.

Gail G

Verified

July 23, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Good clean camppground! Restrooms were very clean and well stocked! Campground is clean and quiet.

Gary B

Verified

July 20, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Spacious sites. Quiet relative to the campgrounds around Redfish Lake. Well attended and maintained by the campground hosts.

Susan J

Verified

July 1, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

It was wonderful!! Love the area. Campsite was so clean. Camp host was wonderful, friendly. and so diligent. Great experience all the way!!!!

Ruth M

Verified

June 17, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

The setting was lovely and the campground was well maintained. The vault toilets were kept clean, well ventilated and well stocked. Check in was efficient and the camp hosts were hospitable and helpful.

Ron K

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Our favorite campground while visiting the Sawtooth Mountains. Quiet, large sites, and clean bathrooms. Jim was a great camphost.

Stephanie A

Verified

September 20, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful campground. Great location. Spacious sites. We will most certainly be back!

Gill F

Verified

September 20, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful clean sites, nicely spaced and with plenty of room.
Jim (the host) was friendly and runs a great campsite.

John R

Verified

September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

4

Had a good time in spite of the smoke. The one day it was clear it was beautiful. The mountains and Redfish Lake were beautiful.

Peter A

Verified

August 2, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND

5

Wonderful, very nice campground near the lake.

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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