Sunny Gulch Campground

Photo · U.S. Forest Service

OpenSeason 05-01 – 09-30

ReservableAccess

46Sites

35 ftMax rig

The place

Sunny Gulch Campground sits along the shores of Salmon River in the forests of central Idaho. 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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 46

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	001	standard nonelectric	—	—
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	002	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	003	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	004	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	005	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	006	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	007	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	008	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	009	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	010	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	011	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	012	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	013	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	014	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	015	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	016	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	017	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	018	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	019	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	020	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	021	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	022	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	023	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	024	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	025	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	026	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	027	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	028	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	029	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	030	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	031	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	032	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	033	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	034	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	035	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	036	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	037	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	038	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	039	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	040	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	041	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	042	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	043	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	044	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	045	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
SUNNY GULCH CAMPGROUND	A01 - DAY USE Ramada	group shelter nonelectric	—	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in ID-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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