Paddle on Stanley Lake

Idaho › Stanley Lake Inlet Campground

Save List Review

486 Saves

Stanley Lake is an amazing recreation site for a weekend or a week. The lake is located in the heart of Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest and is an awesome for photography, SUP, camping, hiking, boating, and fishing.

Stanley Lake is an Idaho alpine lake located at the base of the magnificent Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is about 7 miles from the historic town of Stanley, Idaho and just over an hour from popular Sun Valley, Idaho.

Our photography and hiking adventure captured spectacular imagery while hiking the scenic Sawtooth wilderness area. Popular lake activities include fishing for rainbow and lake trout, stand up paddle boarding, boating, hiking and swimming. The Idaho Centennial Trail begins at the campground and traverses a lake-filled region of the Sawtooth Wilderness.

Most lake campsites are reservation only and many are booked months in advance. For reservations visit www.recreation.gov.

Pack List

Tent or camper
Camera gear
Hiking gear
SUP
Canoe or small boat
Lake fishing gear
Fresh drinking water or water filter.

Please respect the places you find on The Outbound.

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures. Be aware of local regulations and don't damage these amazing places for the sake of a photograph. Learn More

Activities:

Camping, Chillin, Fishing, Kayaking, Photography, Stand Up Paddle, Swimming

Skill Level:

Beginner

Season:

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Rating:

Features:

Bathrooms

Beach

Dog Friendly

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Food Nearby

Lake

Picnic Area

River

Scenic

Swimming Hole

Waterfall

Wildflowers

Wildlife

Are we missing something?

Suggest an edit

How to Get There

Get driving directions

Reviews

Leave a Review

Jared Seely Follow

11 months ago

Paddle on Stanley Lake

Breathtaking clear mtn lake

Stanley Lake was amazing. We kayaked and SUP'd. The water was a lot less choppy than Red Fish Lake and a lot less busier. Truly wonderful experience.

11 months ago

Emily Mortensen Follow

over 1 year ago

Paddle on Stanley Lake

Favorite Summer Family Activity

We got to redfish & Stanley every summer for our family reunion and it always gives me a much needed gift of nature. Especially on a canoe in the middle of the lake. 💛

over 1 year ago

Added by George Manlove

Photographic Artist & World Explorer at EscapeOnEarth.com

More Adventures Nearby

Snowshoe the River Ranch Loop in Harriman SP

Idaho / River Ranch Loop Parking

The River Ranch Loop trail is a great snowshoe trail for families or beginners, since it has relatively few small hills. The trail runs for about 2.5 miles.

Josh Packer

11 Saves

Hike through Draper Preserve

Idaho / Draper Preserve Parking Lot

Draper Preserve is a family friendly, dog friendly, photograph friendly hike accessible from the center of Hailey.

Sara Sheehy

35 Saves

Hike the Inferno Cone

Idaho / Inferno Cone Trailhead

To reach the parking lot at the Inferno Cone Trailhead enter the Craters of the Moon National Monument at the main entrance on the north side of the park off US Highway 26 and go approximately 1.

Josiah Roe

34 Saves