Redfish Lake & Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley, IdahoRedfish Lake is located a few miles south of Stanley, Idaho at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains.
We decided to get a hotel room in Stanley for the night. For us to do that we had to call the Garrity RV-Park in Nampa because we had planned to leave Nampa tomorrow thus have not paid rent for the site our motorhome is on and we will not be back in time to move it by check out time tomorrow. When Joyce called the RV-Park the man told us that if we were in Stanley we just had to drive out and visit Redfish Lake. Because of his recommendation we decided to check it out.
Road to Redfish Lake with Sawtooth Mountains as a backdrop
Redfish Lake is located 4-miles south of Stanley. The best time to visit is in the morning when the sun will be shining directly on the mountains across the lake. We had to visit it late in the afternoon since that is when we could fit it in. It wasn't the optimum time but we are glad we stopped by.
Deer in campground at Redfish Lake near Stanley, Idaho
This deer, was feeding in the campground located on Redfish Lake. It is one of the few deer we have seen while in Idaho.
Sailboat on Redfish Lake south of Stanley, Idaho
We are surprised to see this sail boat on Redfish Lake south of Stanley, Idaho. A sail boat in Idaho, so much for what we expected.
Redfish Lake and Sawtooth Mountains
The Sawtooth Mountains flank the western side of Redfish Lake south of Stanley, Idaho.
Redfish Lake and Sawtooth Mountains south of Stanley, Idaho
I can see where Redfish Lake and the Sawtooth Mountains would be much prettier in the morning with the sun reflecting off those mountains. Redfish Lake is named for the brilliant Sockeye Salmon that once came to spawn in such massive quantities that the lake appeared red.
Redfish Lake and Sawtooth Mountains south of Stanley, Idaho
Joyce took these pictures of Redfish Lake and Sawtooth Mountains a few miles south of Stanley, Idaho.
Redfish Lake and Sawtooth Mountains south of Stanley, Idaho
Redfish Lake & Sawtooth Mountains south of Stanley, Idaho.
Redfish Lake and Sawtooth Mountains south of Stanley, Idaho
You can thank Joyce for these pictures of Redfish Lake and the Sawtooth Mountains.
Redfish Lake and Sawtooth Mountains south of Stanley, Idaho
We can only imagine how absolutely beautiful these fountains would be in the early morning.
Redfish Lake near Stanley, Idaho
On the far western shore we stumbled upon this wonderful sand beach. Of course the picture is facing east and the Sawtooth Mountains are behind us.
Redfish Lake south of Stanley, Idaho
Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley, Idaho
This is a last look at the Sawtooth Mountains for today.
June 14, 2007. We are staying at Garrity RV-Park in Nampa 10-miles west of Boise. It was $21 per-night for FHU & Cable while every place else in the area seemed to start at $26 and rapidly go up. Garrity was just fine. It was clean, well managed, the sites were close but we were not there and didn't go outside except when heading to and from the automobile. There was a good number of permanent or long term in the campground but they were being managed properly thus were no problem. We would stay at Garrity again but those that like to spend the day and evening under the awning sipping cool ones might rather be in one of the other area parks. N43° 35.245' W116° 31.592'
Click here for more Idaho Travel AdventuresWhen you visit Stanley Idaho make sure you visit Redfish Lake is located foot of the Sawtooth Mountains south of town.
Until next time remember how good life is. Mike & Joyce Hendrix
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