Stanley City Lagoon (FR 70481) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Stanley City Lagoon (FR 70481) in ID

Sawtooth NF, Sawtooth National Recreation Area
6,220 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area allows dispersed camping here -- 10-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Salmon River runs 0.1 mi off. Williams Peak stands 4,396 ft above the site, 6.3 miles southwest. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Ketchum, is 46 mi off.

September normals 30–70°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Sawtooth National Forest, Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?