Glacier View Campground
Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho
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As of October 2026, Glacier View Campground is a campground in Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho with 63 campsites. Glacier View Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Glacier View Campground is located at 44.1475° N, 114.9119° W.
- people allowed on 54 of 63 sites
- 8
- people allowed on each of the 9 largest sites
- 16
Glacier View Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Taxes apply
Published by Recreation.gov for Glacier View Campground, read on September 28, 2026.
Campsites at Glacier View Campground
- Standard 63
What an RV fits
- 20–24 ft1 site
- 25–29 ft2 sites
- 30–34 ft8 sites
- 35–39 ft10 sites
- 40–44 ft15 sites
- 45–49 ft18 sites
- 50–54 ft5 sites
- 55–59 ft3 sites
- 65–69 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
- dump station
At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.
All sites at Glacier View Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | Standard | 8 | 43 ft |
| 003 | A | Standard | 8 | 24 ft |
| 004 | A | Standard | 8 | 44 ft |
| 005 | A | Standard | 8 | 35 ft |
| 006 | A | Standard | 8 | 36 ft |
| 007 | A | Standard | 8 | 34 ft |
| 008 | A | Standard | 8 | 46 ft |
| 009 | A | Standard | 16 | 37 ft |
| 010 | A | Standard | 8 | 48 ft |
| 011 | A | Standard | 8 | 43 ft |
| 012 | A | Standard | 8 | 41 ft |
| 013 | A | Standard | 8 | 44 ft |
| 014 | A | Standard | 8 | 46 ft |
| 015 | A | Standard | 8 | 41 ft |
| 016 | A | Standard | 8 | 40 ft |
| 017 | A | Standard | 16 | 44 ft |
| 018 | A | Standard | 8 | 50 ft |
| 019 | A | Standard | 8 | 31 ft |
| 020 | A | Standard | 8 | 38 ft |
| 021 | A | Standard | 8 | 52 ft |
| 022 | A | Standard | 8 | 33 ft |
| 023 | A | Standard | 8 | 46 ft |
| 024 | A | Standard | 16 | 32 ft |
| 025 | A | Standard | 8 | 53 ft |
| 026 | A | Standard | 8 | 49 ft |
| 027 | B | Standard | 8 | 42 ft |
| 028 | B | Standard | 8 | 47 ft |
| 029 | B | Standard | 16 | 48 ft |
| 030 | B | Standard | 8 | 55 ft |
| 031 | B | Standard | 16 | 46 ft |
| 032 | B | Standard | 8 | 44 ft |
| 033 | B | Standard | 8 | 49 ft |
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 034 | B | Standard | 8 | 43 ft |
| 035 | B | Standard | 8 | 37 ft |
| 036 | B | Standard | 8 | 28 ft |
| 037 | B | Standard | 8 | 49 ft |
| 038 | B | Standard | 8 | 41 ft |
| 039 | B | Standard | 8 | 37 ft |
| 040 | B | Standard | 8 | 31 ft |
| 041 | B | Standard | 8 | 49 ft |
| 042 | B | Standard | 8 | 39 ft |
| 043 | B | Standard | 8 | 36 ft |
| 044 | C | Standard | 16 | 48 ft |
| 045 | C | Standard | 8 | 48 ft |
| 046 | C | Standard | 8 | 28 ft |
| 047 | C | Standard | 8 | 34 ft |
| 048 | C | Standard | 16 | 42 ft |
| 049 | C | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 050 | C | Standard | 8 | 34 ft |
| 051 | C | Standard | 8 | 42 ft |
| 052 | C | Standard | 16 | 48 ft |
| 053 | C | Standard | 8 | 55 ft |
| 054 | C | Standard | 8 | 37 ft |
| 055 | C | Standard | 8 | 50 ft |
| 056 | C | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 057 | C | Standard | 8 | 45 ft |
| 058 | C | Standard | 8 | 44 ft |
| 059 | C | Standard | 8 | 67 ft |
| 060 | C | Standard | 16 | 30 ft |
| 061 | C | Standard | 8 | 54 ft |
| 062 | C | Standard | 8 | 49 ft |
| 063 | C | Standard | 8 | 36 ft |
| 065 | C | Standard | 8 | 58 ft |
About Glacier View Campground
Overview
Glacier View Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake, beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range, at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
Recreation
Glacier View is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound.
Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing.
The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits.
Facilities
The campground offers several family sites, many with views of the lake and rugged Mount Heyburn. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs throughout the site are paved.
Younger visitors love the campground's two playgrounds. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is less than a mile away and an RV dump station is just over a mile away.
Natural Features
Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
Nearby Attractions
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities; an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.
Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails all offer trailheads in the immediate area. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby.
The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout.
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.
Rules and notices at Glacier View Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Glacier View Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Stay limit of 10 days is strictly enforced
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Extra Vehicles: Your camp fee includes the first vehicle only in a single site and the first 2 vehicles in a double site. All other vehicles will be charged 50% of the posted camp fee at the time of check-in and cannot be paid for in advance. Coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Click here for more info about the Sawtooth National Forest
- •Traffic delays of up to 10 minutes while traveling into the campground
- •Work hours of 8am to 8pm Monday – Thursday, and 8am to 5pm on Friday (Noise Issues)
- •Construction commotion during working hours
Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
Glacier View Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Glacier View Campground?
Glacier View Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Glacier View Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Glacier View Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Glacier View Campground have?
Glacier View Campground has 63 campsites.
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