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State Park
Sheep Trail Campground
Challis National Forest · Stanley, ID
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- Address:Stanley, ID
About
Overview
Sheep Trail Campground is located at an elevation of 6,670 feet in a beautiful valley at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho.
Recreation
Sheep Trail is situated in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, with an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscrossing the valley and surrounding mountains, including the nearby Idaho Centennial Trail.
Expansive and scenic Elk Meadow is near the campground, providing a great location for bird and wildlife watching.
Facilities
This small campground offers one group site that consists of four smaller sites. If the group site is not reserved, the individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Vault toilets area provided. The road to the site and the parking spur within are paved.
Natural Features
Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a mixed stand of pines provides partial shade. A small creek runs next to the campground. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous sparkling lakes and streams, including the Salmon River, dot the area, making for great rainbow and native Westslope cutthroat trout fishing. Stanley and Redfish Lakes are nearby, offering excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing.
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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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Challis National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Sheep Trail Campground
Trail
Lady Face Falls
Idaho
5.3 mi778 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Stanley Lake to Redfish Lake
Idaho
47.9 mi10,092 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Stanley Lake to Bridalveil Falls Trail
Idaho
7.3 mi879 ftgain
Difficult
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Stanley Lake To Alpine Lake
Idaho
18.0 mi4,705 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Trail Creek Lakes
Idaho
15.7 mi3,058 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Goat Lake and Goat Falls via Iron Creek Trail, Alpine Way Trail
Idaho
8.1 mi2,831 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page
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