Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234150
When Sunny Gulch Campground reopens
Sunny Gulch Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026 · of 46 monitored sites
Of the 135 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026): 135 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 46 monitored sites, 11 can be reserved online and 34 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
No online availability right now
Of the 135 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026): 135 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-dates0 / 135
Of the 135 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026): 135 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-dates across the tracked window — these site-dates are on sites not offered for online reservation.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
About Sunny Gulch Campground
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
The campground offers spectacular views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and lodgepole pines provide partial shade. Temperatures are cool with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
Nearby Attractions
The Alpine Way Trail begins less than a mile from the campground, and the Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby.
Redfish and Stanley Lakes are nearby with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Numerous additional sparkling lakes and streams dot the area.
Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.
46 monitored sites34 FCFS sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups10 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From Stanley, Idaho, take Highway 75 south approximately 3 miles. Campground is on the north side of the road, between the highway and the Salmon River.
Sawtooth National Recreation, Stanley, ID 83278928-537-8888
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234150 · facility
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Roll CS-234150 · Sunny Gulch Campground · Stanley ID6 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sunny Gulch Campground?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 135 tracked site-dates open for online reservation at Sunny Gulch Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sunny Gulch Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Sunny Gulch Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
10 of the 10 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
Does Sunny Gulch Campground have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 135 tracked site-dates are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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