Sunny Gulch Campground

Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho

Overlanding score
65/100
Booking
Reservable
Site types
rv
Max vehicle length
Not published

Amenities

waterpicnic tablegrillfishinghikingtrail

About Sunny Gulch Campground

Overview

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. 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

Source: Recreation.gov

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