Idaho · published-coordinate region
Sunny Gulch Campground
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USDA Forest Service45Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
45Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
Sunny Gulch Campground sits along the shores of Salmon River in the forests of central Idaho. Recreation
Excellent fishing is right out your back door on the Salmon River, with rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout available.
Sunny Gulch lies in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.Facilities
Sunny Gulch offers several campsites, a handful of which are close to a large picnic shelter. These sites and the shelter are perfect for a family reunion, wedding or other special event. The shelter contains a grill, utility tables, a dutch oven cooking surface and eight picnic tables.
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.Natural Features
The campground offers spectacular views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and lodgepole pines provide partial shade. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
Nearby Attractions
The Alpine Way Trail begins less than a mile from the campground, and the Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby.
Redfish and Stanley Lakes are nearby with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Numerous additional sparkling lakes and streams dot the area.
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 45 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
45
Vehicle limit
44
Vehicle length
44
Driveway entry
44
Shade
45
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
45
Operator directions
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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
45 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 45 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 1 people 0 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 032 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 039 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 040 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 041 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 042 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 043 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 044 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 045 SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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