How far away are you from downtown Stanley? 

We are 5 miles west along Highway 21 from downtown Stanley, before reaching the entrance for Stanley Lake.

Why can’t I find a phone number for Stanley RV?

We have chosen to eliminate our booking phone number to ensure accuracy in our booking process. We are able to assist via email, however we will always ask the guest to complete their own booking online to avoid any mistakes or misunderstandings.

We have also made the choice to have campground staff prioritize our in-camp guest experience, rather than answering the phone and making in-person guests wait.

There is an in-camp phone number available to our guests that are currently staying with us in camp for emergency use. Provided at check-in.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is at 2PM
(*Early check-in is available after 12:30PM if your site is unoccupied for a $10 fee)

Check-out is at 11AM

Quiet hours are from 10PM to 8AM

Is the Elk Mountain Potbelly Cafe and Restaurant open?

The restaurant is permanently closed.

What discounts do you offer?

We offer a 10% off discount to active military, veterans, ER staff and EMT staff and other first responders. We’re sorry, but we do not any traveler discounts like Good Sam, AAA, or Passport America.

What is “Site Selection” (aka “site lock”)?

Every reservation is guaranteed once payment is received and our email confirmation is sent out. The “Site Selection” fee is an additional option a guest pays to select a specific site in the campground. We provide pictures and list amenities for every site on our RV Sites page.

Video on site selection: https://youtu.be/0IQJNhdgQag

If you chose not to pay the "Site Selection" fee then the campground reserves the right to choose a site for you. You will always be in the same site type (Van/Truck Camper, 30amp Back-In, 50amp Back-In). Again, your reservation is guaranteed…this fee simply applies to whether or not you want to choose a specific site for your stay.

Please note:

• Site Selection is not available for our Pull-Thru site because we only have one pull-thru site; so there is no selection to be made other than as a “site type”.

• If no option is given when booking a standard 30amp or 50amp site, then all other sites are currently booked for your dates and no other site is available to “select”.

Do you rent to groups?

We’re sorry, but we do not offer the blocking-out of sites for group reservations. If you are interested in reserving the entire campground, please contact us directly to discuss rates and availability (*not offered in July or August).

Stanley rv + camp is a smaller campground and does not offer group spaces for use or rent, and to protect the experience of other guests we request that no more than 10 guests gather at any one RV site. We highly recommend groups look to the Forest Service group campgrounds for accommodations as we are not set up to host groups over 10 people.

What is your cancellation policy:

• Please see our POLICIES page for details on our Change / Cancellation Policies.

Can I transfer my reservation to someone else?

Yes, you can transfer your reservation to someone else. The person who made the reservation will need to reach out to us via email (info@stanleyrv.com) at least 5 days before the reservation. We will need the contact information for the person that will be taking over the reservation. We will update the reservation to the new customer and verify that their rv will fit in the original site. Stanley RV can not guarantee a site for the new guest if their RV is larger than the original booking. Failure to contact Stanley RV to inform us of transferring the reservation may result in Stanley RV not being able to accommodate the new customer.

Can I rent out my rv at a site in the campground?

 Sorry, but no. Stanley RV and Camp does not permit the renting out or subleasing of rv sites for commercial gain.

Can I have visitors while camping?

Yes, but please let your visitors know we can only accept 2 extra guests per RV site reservation. Visitors may check in at the office and receive a day pass for a $5.00 car parking fee (per car) for any stay over 1 hour. Many visitors are not campers themselves and would not anticipate this. Please let any expected guests know that they may not bring their pets here to the park. All visiting guests are expected to leave by 10PM. If your visitors arrive after office hours, please call our in-camp phone number listed on your camp map and we can add the charge to your site. Guests visiting you at camp, after paying the $5 fee are welcome to all facilities except showers.

Are you open year-round?

Our campground is open mid-June thru mid-September; +/- 1 week, weather permitting.

Do you have a public dump station?

We do not have a public dump station. However, every site is Full-Hookup with Water / Electric / Sewer.

Dump stations can be found at:

Hwy 75: Redfish Lake, Stanley Ranger Station, Smiley Creek Lodge, Sawtooth NRA Headquarters
Hwy 21: Idaho City Rodeo Arena
Hwy 93 (near Challis): Land of the Yankee Fork Interpretive Center
Hey 55 (towards McCall): Valley View Chevron in Horsehoe Bend

Can I rent a site for an entire month/season?

Sorry, we do not accommodate long-term stays. We allow a 14 day maximum stay.

What should I bring?

It gets below 32 degrees every month of the year in Stanley. For your RV, we recommend a heated water hose and enough propane to run your heater at night. Bring jackets, blankets and warm clothing for chilly nights.

What is the busy season in Stanley and at the campground?

The busiest season in Stanley and at our campground is from mid-June to the end of August. June and September are becoming busy as more and more people discover the beauty of the area. Most RV spots in the area are booked months in advance for the busy season.

Do I have to have a reservation, or can I just show up?

We offer sites to drivers-by and walk-ins. However, keep in mind that we are very busy and emailing ahead to make sure we have room for you and your size camper is highly encouraged.

Do you have showers open to the public?

Due to the campground being generally at-capacity, we are not offering public showers or laundry.

Can we bring extra cars?

1 car is permitted per site.

We have limited parking at Stanley RV, additional vehicles may be allowed at the discretion of the campground manager with a $5 per night fee. Please understand additional vehicle(s) may have to be parked in the main lot or other location not adjacent to your site.

Can I bring a boat, trailer, or ATVs?

Due to our smaller campground size, we have very limited parking at Stanley RV. However, we do have dedicated accessory trailer parking available for a $10/night fee. Trailer size is limited to 20 ft. and smaller. Any trailer larger need manager’s permission due to the small trailer parking spaces we have. You may be required to reserve another rv camp spot, at full price, if the trailer is larger than 20 ft.

Stanley RV can not accommodate multiple ATV trailers with a group due to limited parking. We’re sorry, but we are simply not large enough location to accommodate the additional trailers and ATV parking spots. The Sawmill Station RV park as well as Mountain Village can accommodate more parking, and have easy access to ATV trails in the area.

You may keep a single ATV at your site if, along with you camper and car, it all fits completely within your site.

ATVs can be used in camp to access the highway only, no recreational riding in camp. Roads in camp are made of dirt and gravel. Any reckless behavior as deemed by campground staff may result is a guest being asked to leave camp.

Do you have tent camping?

We do not offer tent camping. No tents/ sleep hammocks on RV sites. We are a tent-free campground.

Do you allow pets?

Yes, we allow well-behaved pets, but have a limit of 3 per site. Only 2 dogs per 20amp Van/Truck Camper RV site.

Pets must be on a leash and please pick-up after your pet. There is no additional fee for pets. Please see our pet policy on our “Policies” page for more information. Pets are allowed in the cabins but can NOT be left alone in the cabins.

Do you have wifi?

Yes, we offer complementary wifi at all our sites. However, please be aware that due to the remote nature of our campground the wifi can be spotty and is intended for research and personal use, but NOT for streaming and downloading large files.

Is there good cell phone service at camp?

Verizon has 2 bars of service at camp. AT&T and T-Mobile are extremely spotty at camp. Please check with your provider if you will have cell phone coverage at camp.

Do you have cable / satellite TV?

No, we do not offer TV services at camp. However, our upper sites have a very clear view of the sky and will accommodate your personal satellite dish or digital antenna.

Do you have showers?

Yes, we have a squeaky-clean bath house with sinks, toilets, and hot showers. There is no additional charge for these services to our guests. We do not rent showers to the general public to allow them to be available to our campground guests.

Do you have laundry?

Yes, we have 2 washers and 2 dryers for use by our campground guests only. Cost is $5/load (includes wash and dry). No pets beds or blankets.

Do you offer “dry” camping sites?

We do not offer “dry” camping sites.

Do you offer camper storage?

We do not offer camper storage.

Can I bring fireworks?

No, we do not allow fireworks at camp.

Do you have a camp store?

Stanley RV does have a camp store. We offer several items like snacks, drinks, gifts, cards, clothing, ice, ice cream and more.

Do you sell propane?

We do not sell propane.

Do you sell wood?

We do not sell wood. However, we do provide all the wood for our group fire pit.

Can I bring my own fire pit?

We allow propane above-ground fire pits only at your individual site. Please keep fire to a reasonable size and keep your neighbors in mind with regards to smoke and noise. If you have a charcoal grill please dispose of used charcoal in the group fire pit. No grills on picnic tables. No wood fire pits at individual sites.

Do you sell RV parts/supplies?

Yes, please visit the store during open hours.

Do you sell fishing licenses?

We do not sell fishing licenses. You can also purchase them online from the Idaho Fish and Game website.

Do you offer a EV/Telsa charging station?

Yes, we have 1 charging station. The fee is $20 per FULL charge. $10 for a HALF charge. If you book an RV site to sleep in the Tesla, the charging fee is waived. If charging a Tesla, and you have an RV at your site, we will require the charging fee.

When can I book for next year?

We open bookings March 1st at 8:00 am.

Can I bring my horse trailer?

We do not allow horses/ horse trailers at camp.

What is the max length of RV allowed?

40 ft. is the max length we can accommodate at camp due to tight turns.

Can I ship a package to Stanley RV?

We do NOT accept packages sent to Stanley RV.

Due to the remote nature Stanley RV and the small size of the town of Stanley, we does not receive mail delivery. All USPS mail is serviced through the Stanley Post Office (36 Ace Of Diamonds Blvd, Stanley, ID 83278) and therefore no mail is sent directly to or from camp. Please ship all packages to General Delivery at the Stanley Post Office. The Stanley Post Office does NOT accept packages from UPS or Fedex.

Is this a Forest Service or National Park campground?

No, we are privately owned and managed. Forest Service campgrounds are located near Redfish Lake and Stanley Lake. Forest Service campgrounds DO NOT have electric / water / sewer hookups at your site, but do offer potable water and a dump station.