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Outlet Campground in Idaho
Moderate to BookNational Forest

Outlet Campground

Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho

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As of October 2026, Outlet Campground is a campground in Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho with 18 campsites. Outlet Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Outlet Campground is located at 44.1408ยฐ N, 114.9111ยฐ W.
people allowed on 11 of 18 sites
8
people allowed on each of the 7 largest sites
16

Outlet Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply

Published by Recreation.gov for Outlet Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Outlet Campground

  • Standard 18
  • Accessible 18

What an RV fits

  • 35 ft1 site
  • 37 ft1 site
  • 38 ft3 sites
  • 39 ft1 site
  • 40 ft4 sites
  • 41 ft2 sites
  • 42 ft3 sites
  • 46 ft1 site
  • 48 ft1 site
  • 50 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water
  • dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Outlet Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the OUTLET CAMPGROUND loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
002Standard1635 ftAccessible
003Standard841 ftAccessible
004Standard840 ftAccessible
005Standard840 ftAccessible
006Standard838 ftAccessible
007Standard1640 ftAccessible
008Standard838 ftAccessible
009Standard1646 ftAccessible
010Standard838 ftAccessible
011Standard1639 ftAccessible
012Standard842 ftAccessible
013Standard848 ftAccessible
014Standard1650 ftAccessible
015Standard842 ftAccessible
016Standard1642 ftAccessible
017Standard837 ftAccessible
018Standard1640 ftAccessible
019Standard841 ftAccessible

About Outlet Campground

Overview

Outlet Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.

Recreation

Outlet Campground 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.

In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail also passes nearby.

Facilities

The campground offers several family sites, many of which have views of the lake and rugged Mount Heyburn. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs throughout the site are paved.

Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is less than a mile away and a dump station is just over a mile away.

The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits.

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, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.

Redfish Lake Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, general store, boat and kayak rentals, mooring services, lake tours and a lake shuttle.

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 Outlet Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Outlet Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY. Double sites: refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.

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.

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.

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.

Idaho Off-road Vehicle Safety Message

Click here for more info about the Sawtooth National Forest

Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

Outlet Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Outlet Campground?

Outlet Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 18 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Outlet Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Outlet 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 Outlet Campground have?

Outlet Campground has 18 campsites.

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