Sunny Gulch Campground, Stanley, ID

Sunny Gulch Campground is located in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Sawtooth National Forest (2 hrs 51 min northeast of Boise, ID) with an elevation of 6,444 feet. There are a total of 46 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 45 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $22.00 to $100.00. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, firewood. Activities include ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails, ohv allowed from campsite.

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(928) 537-8888 (Information)
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$22 - $100

Campsite Reviews (52)

4.8 out of 5

5 star		81%
4 star		15%
3 star		2%
2 star		0%
1 star		0%

@JohnV5540894 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #25

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.

@JohnK6536193 · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #25

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

@lindseyzFD1D6C · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #4

Great campground! While booked solid the spots are spacious enough you dont feel like youre on top of each other. The camp host, Frog, is wonderful and ensures everyone is safe and having a good time. The campsite came with a fire pit, gate, table and bench. And a perfect site to pitch our tent. We cant wait to come back!

@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #2

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

@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #23

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

@DanS6740969 · Camped on Jun 15, 2024 at Campsite #25

Always a great time at Sunny Gulch! Love this campground.

@DennisH3714812 · Camped on Jun 4, 2024 at Campsite #4

The campground was perfect and well maintained. The campground is close to Stanley and provides easy access to the recreation opportunities afforded through the Sawtooths. Our campground host, "Frog," was the best we've had.

@RandyC3066848 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #3

Redfish lake was pretty. The bench lakes hike was beautiful.

@LarryS9195164 · Camped on May 27, 2024 at Campsite #25

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

@CarinaL06ECD5C · Camped on Sep 9, 2023 at Campsite #A1

Amazing view. Clean bathrooms. Pump for water. Generous host.

@RobbV62884329A · Camped on Aug 10, 2023 at Campsite #24

Great campground, well spaced. Good central location for area day trips.

@HenryCD74515C9 · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #26

Super nice, quiet campground with great views, plentiful firewood available for a good price and a wonderful host! We were going to stayed 2 days and wound up staying a solid week - very convenient location to Stanley for necessities and some good dining as well as various hiking trailheads and riverside hot springs.

@NatalieB6E2F60 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #A1

Sunny Gulch is beautiful. Our camp host was my favorite so far. They are usually grouchy but she was great to work with. The bathrooms were cleaner than they usually are. The process of finding a site is ridiculous and frustrating. The cost increase is not cool and the cost to reserve the group shelter is terribly expensive.

@TarraM2699DE6C · Camped on Jul 16, 2023 at Campsite #23

Camping site was clean. Beautiful view of the mountains from the day use area. Easy walk down to the river. Walking paths through the campground were nice. Some campsites have more trees/privacy/shade than others. Campsites fill up fast. Great location close to everything.

@JoanK2296862 · Camped on Jun 13, 2023 at Campsite #25

Lots of room between campsites, beautiful views, excellent campground hosts! Barb & Rich were very friendly, kept the facilities in excellent condition, & helpful. Close location to Redfish Lake and resort.

@EllenS9303532 · Camped on Jun 11, 2023 at Campsite #26

Sunny Gulch was clean, neat, and well maintained. The surroundings were the icing on the cake! We loved it and will be back again.

@SummerH36ED4B4 · Camped on May 31, 2023 at Campsite #25

Clean and quiet campground in a breathtaking setting.

@DennisD6330886 · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #3

What a lovely campground. The campsites were spacious and beautiful. We were right above the river looking at the Sawtooth Mountains. Stunning! The camp host were beyond welcoming. So kind, thoughtful and helpful. I think their names were Barbara and "Hubby". The vault toilets were very clean and didn't smell and there were lots of them. There was hardly anyone there the week after Memorial Day. We want to come back for sure. We camped in a 17 foot trailer. There was lovely shade and adequate solar. It was near Redfish Lake which is fun to drive to and see the cool lodge. A definite must do is to explore the Custer Ghost Town on Hwy 75 north of Stanley. Its a beautiful drive but 11 miles off the main highway. It was a somewhat rutted dirt road but worth it. Homemade ice cream awaits you at the saloon :-).

@TimothyC204641 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #27

Nice quiet location on the river and close to Redfish Lake and town of Stanley.

@KathyH9289839 · Camped on Aug 30, 2022 at Campsite #29

Great staff at a fun location.

@CJLeviS8180180 · Camped on Aug 26, 2022 at Campsite #4

Beautiful place to camp

@KathleenB29531 · Camped on Aug 19, 2022 at Campsite #27

Loved this campground! Nice large sites, clean restrooms, friendly hosts. I also like having the concrete pad under the picnic table. Hadn't thought about this before, but I liked it.

@JennM8218259 · Camped on Aug 16, 2022 at Campsite #3

It was beautiful. Bathrooms were well maintained and host was friendly

@jeffreys172959 · Camped on Jul 26, 2022 at Campsite #2

well laid out, peaceful quiet

@DeborahF849809 · Camped on Jul 15, 2022 at Campsite #26

We had a great camp host! The campground was very clean.

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