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Chinook Bay Campground is composed of 13 campsites on the north side of Little Redfish Lake on Little Redfish Creek and is situated in a lodgepole pine overstory. All sites are first-come, first-serve. Kayaking, canoeing, wading, hiking, biking, and floating are popular activities. Redfish Lake offers interpretive trails, a visitor center, interpretive programs, equestrian stables, boat rentals, and a dump station. Several trailheads are in the surrounding area including Alpine Way and Redfish trail which lead into the Sawtooth Wilderness, and Boundary Creek trail which leads into the White Clouds Wilderness. Photography of the beautiful Sawtooth and White Clouds Wilderness areas and surrounding lakes and mountains is very popular here. Motorized watercraft are not allowed on Little Redfish Lake.
From Stanley, go 1.5 mile south on ID 75 and less than a mile south on Forest Road #214 to the campground
Perfect spot for some dry camping. Be aware though, Mosquitoes everywhere.
No reservations, no hook ups, few group sites. Flush toilets, water, fire ring, picnic tables. Inexpensive. Get there early any day to find sights opening up, especially Sun - Wed. Little Redfish Lake for nonmotorized boating, kayak, SUP. Best view of Mt Heyburn, coyotes early am singing across the river, bird watching Osprey, Herons, woodpeckers. Fishing. Easy bike ride to chaos of Big Redfish Lake resort for music Wed & Fri, restaurant, etc. Close to Stanley, hiking miles then into wilderness. WILDFLOWERS awesome this year. Misquitoes when warmer days.
Had a wonderful time here. Biking nearby is excellent. You can go all the way to Stanley, 14+ miles round-trip. Kayaking and SUP on Little Redfish Lake is super chill. And Redfish Lake is just a mile or so up the road! Dog friendly! Restrooms with flush toilets and sinks!
