Sunny Gulch Campground

Stanley, ID

4.7(102 reviews)

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About this campground

Sunny Gulch Campground sits along the shores of Salmon River in the forests of central Idaho. Sunny Gulch offers several campsites, a handful of which are close to a large picnic shelter. These sites and the shelter are perfect for a family reunion, wedding or other special event. The shelter contains a grill, utility tables, a dutch oven cooking surface and eight picnic tables. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Excellent fishing is right out your back door on the Salmon River, with rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout available. Sunny Gulch lies in the heart of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. A myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities are available, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains.

What campers say

Sunny Gulch Campground sits along the Salmon River south of Stanley and is widely praised for its scenic, tranquil setting, clean vault-style restrooms, and well-spaced, large paved sites with picnic tables. Many visitors note friendly, attentive campground hosts and easy access to Stanley, Redfish, and nearby trails. Practical tradeoffs include dry camping only (no electricity, sewer, or piped water) and limited shade at some sites; only a handful of sites are close enough to hear or hike down to the river rather than being true riverfront. Some visitors reported good cell reception. Overall a quieter alternative to busier nearby campgrounds.

Our summary of 102 traveler reviews.