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Point Campground

Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho

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As of October 2026, Point Campground is a campground in Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho with 16 campsites. Point Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Point Campground is located at 44.1356° N, 114.9317° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Point Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Point Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Point Campground

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Amenities

restrooms
potable water
dump station

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

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

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

Every site is in the POIN loop.

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About Point Campground

Overview

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

Recreation

Point 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.

A designated swimming beach and dock are located at the adjacent public day-use area. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is across the lake, about a mile away.

Facilities

This small campground offers eight walk-to tent sites and eight sites for tents, trucks with campers and vans only; no motor homes or trailers allowed. Most sites have lake views.

Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. A dump station is nearby.

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.

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

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 Point Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Point Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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. 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.

Idaho Off-Road Vehicle Safety Message

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•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.

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Point Campground FAQ

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

Point 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 Point Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Point 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 Point Campground have?

Point Campground has 16 campsites.