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Sheep Trail Campground in Idaho
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Sheep Trail Campground

Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho

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As of October 2026, Sheep Trail Campground is a campground in Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho with 1 campsite. Sheep Trail Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Sheep Trail Campground is located at 44.3061ยฐ N, 115.0553ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
40

Sheep Trail 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 Sheep Trail Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Sheep Trail Campground

  • Group 1

What an RV fits

  • 35 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

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

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

All sites at Sheep Trail Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the SHEE loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
1Group4035 ft

About Sheep Trail Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Sheep Trail Campground

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

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

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.

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Sheep Trail Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sheep Trail Campground?

Sheep Trail 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 Sheep Trail Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sheep Trail 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 Sheep Trail Campground have?

Sheep Trail Campground has 1 campsites.

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