Alpine lake in Idaho, at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area

General Information

Hours:

24/7

Fees:

No fees

Pet Policy:

Pets allowed

Closest cities with hotels:

Sun Valley, 67 miles
Idaho Falls, 140 miles

Seasons:

Open all year though fully accessible for only four months during summer, owing to the very heavy winter snowfall

Rating:

★ 5.0

Portland, OR Weather Forecast

How to Get There

Overview

Stanley Lake is an alpine lake in Idaho, at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

The lake is approximately seven miles (11 km) west of Stanley, readily accessed via a three-mile (5 km) spur road from State Highway 21.

Stanley Lake is northeast of the base of the 9,860-foot (3,005 m) McGown Peak, and just south of the considerably smaller Elk Peak. The lake is two miles (3 km) downstream of Lady Face Falls on Stanley Lake Creek.

Recreational facilities at the lake include three campgrounds a day use area, a boat launch, and hiking trails.

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