Lakeview Campground

📌 Stanley Lake Area 📍 44.248409,-115.057273 ⛰ 6,545 ft

Lakeview Campground is on Stanley Lake in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. In my opinion, the northern end of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area is the most beautiful part of Idaho. People come here from around the world to enjoy its beauty and grandeur. Lakeview Campground is a natural campground, meaning they don't trim the grass or pave the roads. It is set in a pine forest with some underbrush and grass.

Amenities

Campsites

There are 6 tent / RV camping sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. The road is gravel as are the driveways.

Water

There is a well with a hand pump for your drinking water needs.

Restroom

Lakeview Campground has one vault style outhouse. It is clean and well supplied.

Firewood

Firewood can be bought from the camp host at Inlet or Stanley Lake campgrounds for $6.00 per bundle.

Pets

We saw pets in the campground, but they are required to be on a leash or cage.

Picnic Area

The picnic area is called Stanley Lake Overlook and is described in the Stanley Lake Campground review.

Handicap Access

The toilet is handicap accessible. The campground is somewhat handicap accessible, although it would be hard to reach the lake if on a wheelchair.

RV Dump Site

There is no dumping station available here.

Host On-Site

There is no host in Lakeview Campground. The host at Stanley Lake and Inlet Campgrounds take care of this campground.

Phone Service

No pay phone at the campground. There was no cell reception at the campground.

Garbage Services

There is garbage services available in bearwise containers.

Recreation

Fishing

Trout fishing is available in Stanley Lake and Stanley Lake Creek as well as the many nearby creeks and lakes you may hike to in the Sawtooth Mountain Recreation Area. Check your regulations.

Boating

The boat ramp and dock is on the beach at Inlet Campground.

Swimming

Lakeview Campground has a small beach for swimming. However, most folks prefer the beach and swimming area at Inlet Campground as it is much larger .

Recreation

The big attraction here is the Sawtooth Mountains. With scenic vista after scenic vista, a photographer or painter might feel like he is in heaven. Hiking, riding the trails from horseback, fishing in lakes and streams accessible only on foot, or just camping with a great view, are all options when camping in the Sawtooth Mountains. The Salmon River is nearby, and many people love to float or fly fish this river.

Wildlife

This area is home to deer, elk, mountain goat, the occasional mountain lion, and certainly many large birds of prey. I did hear two campers talking. One stated they had had a bear in their campground that night.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

The daily fee is $30.00 for a double site, $15.00 for a single and $5.00 for your extra vehicle.

Reservations

These sites are on a first come first serve basis. All sites in Lakeview Campground were full at the time of our visit.

Fees & Res.

These sites are on a first come first serve basis. All sites in Lakeview Campground were full at the time of our visit. The daily fee is $30.00 for a double site, $15.00 for a single and $5.00 for your extra vehicle.

Getting There

From Stanley, Idaho, follow Hwy 21 west 4.6 miles. Turn left onto Stanley Lake Rd. Travel 3 miles on Stanley Lake Rd to the Stanley Lake / Lakeview Campground entrance. Or from Boise, Idaho, follow Hwy 21 northeast for 118 miles, turning right on to Stanley Lake Rd. It is 3 miles to the campground entrance.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.