Title: Visit Sawtooth National Recreation Area: Best of Sawtooth National Recreation Area Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Sawtooth National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Sawtooth-National-Recreation-Area-Hotels.d6216484.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Sawtooth National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Sawtooth-National-Recreation-Area-Vacation-Rentals.d6216484.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Sawtooth National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Sawtooth-National-Recreation-Area.d6216484.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Sawtooth National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Sawtooth-National-Recreation-Area.d6216484.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sawtooth National Recreation Area Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Sawtooth-National-Recreation-Area.d6216484.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sawtooth National Recreation Area, ID ## Travel Guide ![USA, Idaho, Sawtooth NRA. Stanley Lake lies at the foot of McGowen Peak and the Sawtooth Range in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Idaho.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216484/ace6e072-c615-4f31-9e4c-dab64dcc0017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![USA, Idaho, Sawtooth NRA. Stanley Lake lies at the foot of McGowen Peak and the Sawtooth Range in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Idaho.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216484/ace6e072-c615-4f31-9e4c-dab64dcc0017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Redfish in the Fall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/161828/503d50f5-50aa-4dde-bda8-b962f4acf36a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mountain views, blue waters and the best companion. Lake is awesome for SUPing, camping or just relaxing. #roadtrip #idaho #sup #lake #mountains #nature #bluewater #greatoutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622105197682/4d175f8e-850d-4bd3-adb0-ff552f5be6c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#Adventures Photo Contest Stanley Idaho 💗](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093/0fbc6a70-2d7f-4703-9190-e743a042216c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sawtooth National Recreation Area Things to do This outdoor recreational space is just one of the many reasons travelers make their way to [Southwest Idaho](https://www.expedia.com/Southwest-Idaho.dx6054119). But Sawtooth National Recreation Area isn't the only attraction in this corner of the world. Fisher Creek Trail is nearby and worthy of a visit. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6216484) - Sawtooth National Recreation Area Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Sawtooth National Recreation Area ![Mountain Village Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9760000/9759200/9759123/1fcf9ea4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Village Lodge Intersection of Highway 21 and 75 Stanley ID $108 nightly $119 total Apr 10 - Apr 11 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Stanley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (736 reviews) Clean and Affordable. Mountain Village Lodge is a great place to stay in Stanley, Idaho, that is affordable. Many rooms have great views of the Sawtooth Mountains. The rooms are simple, clean, comfortable and the natural hot springs also has a stunning view of the Sawtooth Mountains. They are the ... Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F11%2F2026&selected=9759123&PinnedHotelID=9759123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216484) ![Sleeping..... by a River?](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33948000/33947971/927cbeef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sleeping..... by a River? Stanley ID Stay at this cabin in Stanley. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Stanley Museum and Stanley Disc Golf Course are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews) The kitchen had all dishes needed as we also brought some of ours to be sure for certain dishes. The lighting was not good at all and one of the sky lights was out. We had to bring a lamp down from upstairs to help with being able to see to cook and play our board games at night. Other wise very ... Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026&selected=33947971&PinnedHotelID=33947971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216484) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026&selected=33947971&PinnedHotelID=33947971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216484) ![Smiley Creek Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104290000/104284600/104284514/64b3f48e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Smiley Creek Lodge 16546 Idaho 75 Ketchum ID $331 nightly $358 total Mar 21 - Mar 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this ski cabin in Ketchum. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=104284514&PinnedHotelID=104284514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216484) [See all 1,122 properties in Sawtooth National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026®ionId=6216484) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Smiley Creek Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104290000/104284600/104284514/64b3f48e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Smiley Creek Lodge 16546 Idaho 75 Ketchum ID Book a stay at this ski cabin in Ketchum. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. [](https://expedia.com/Ketchum-Hotels-Smiley-Creek-Lodge.h104284514.Hotel-Information) ![Stanley Stays - The Valley Creek Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89650000/89641200/89641141/043b7200_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stanley Stays - The Valley Creek Cabin Stanley ID Stay at this cabin in Stanley. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Stanley Lake and Pulpit Lake are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews) Great place! The hosts are great to work with and highly recommend eating papa Brunees while you’re there. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sawtooth National Recreation Area hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6216484&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6216484&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6216484&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13)[Mar 12 - Mar 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6216484&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6216484&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6216484&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6216484&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6216484&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![USA, Idaho, Redfish Lake and Sawtooth Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563668446/0713c430-3a7e-4d1a-86c1-31474c03af4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redfish Lake Visitor Center After visiting Redfish Lake Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stanley. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Redfish-Lake-Visitor-Center-Stanley.d553248621563668446.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunrise. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563668446/6ec271e6-a799-4ea7-9534-1c9d8871236f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redfish Outlet Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Redfish Outlet Lake during your travels in Stanley. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Redfish-Outlet-Lake-Stanley.d553248621532642519.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mountain views, blue waters and the best companion. Lake is awesome for SUPing, camping or just relaxing. #roadtrip #idaho #sup #lake #mountains #nature #bluewater #greatoutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622105197682/4d175f8e-850d-4bd3-adb0-ff552f5be6c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanley Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Stanley Lake during your travels in Stanley. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Stanley-Lake-Stanley.d553248622105197682.Vacation-Attraction) ![Adult male hiker with red backpack on Fisher Creek Trail near Easy Pass. Mount Logan is in the distance. North Cascades National Park Washington. Washington. United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532642520/e6b9361d-d896-4ded-af97-5df7a49ca1dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fisher Creek Trail You can take time to visit Fisher Creek Trail during your travels to Stanley. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Fisher-Creek-Trail-Stanley.d553248621532642520.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stanley Disc Golf Course You can take time to visit Stanley Disc Golf Course during your travels to Stanley. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Stanley-Disc-Golf-Course-Stanley.d553248621563668445.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stanley Park Explore the great outdoors at Stanley Park, a lovely green space in Stanley. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Stanley-Park-Stanley.d933087021174714368.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Sawtooth National Recreation Area ![Easley Peak, Sun Valley Idaho](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6093/051ae85d-c1e6-4177-ad34-3ff15e45e55b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ketchum ![Ridge of Rocky Mountains in the Idaho wilderness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6618/b384374c-639a-4e42-939d-3dfcbb0d6df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Challis ![Amazing view!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/161828/ad59f3af-71b5-43e9-9dec-83aa4e061c56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stanley ![Bend in a river in a deep Idaho canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6358313/26087d90-b23b-4eb9-a010-38a6a1570d0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lowman - Cities near Sawtooth National Recreation Area - Places of interest [Ketchum](https://expedia.com/Ketchum.dx6093)[Challis](https://expedia.com/Challis.dx6618)[Stanley](https://expedia.com/Stanley.dx161828)[Lowman](https://expedia.com/Lowman.dx6358313) - [Redfish Lake Visitor Center ](https://expedia.com/Redfish-Lake-Visitor-Center-Stanley.d553248621563668446.Vacation-Attraction) - [Redfish Outlet Lake ](https://expedia.com/Redfish-Outlet-Lake-Stanley.d553248621532642519.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stanley Lake ](https://expedia.com/Stanley-Lake-Stanley.d553248622105197682.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stanley Disc Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Stanley-Disc-Golf-Course-Stanley.d553248621563668445.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fisher Creek Trail ](https://expedia.com/Fisher-Creek-Trail-Stanley.d553248621532642520.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sacajawea Hot Springs ](https://expedia.com/Sacajawea-Hot-Springs-Lowman.d553248635976438517.Vacation-Attraction) - [Riverwear ](https://expedia.com/Riverwear-Stanley.d553248621532642535.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sun Valley Ski Resort ](https://expedia.com/Sun-Valley-Ski-Resort-Idaho.d6102064.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sawtooth National Forest ](https://expedia.com/Sawtooth-National-Forest-Idaho.d6104937.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bald Mountain ](https://expedia.com/Bald-Mountain-Ketchum.d6216464.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boise River ](https://expedia.com/Boise-River-Idaho.d681605672325767168.Vacation-Attraction) - [Middle Fork Salmon River ](https://expedia.com/Middle-Fork-Salmon-River-Idaho.d683384799275560960.Vacation-Attraction) - [River Run Day Lodge ](https://expedia.com/River-Run-Day-Lodge-Ketchum.d553248621594534872.Vacation-Attraction) - [Payette River ](https://expedia.com/Payette-River-Idaho.d683386105105293312.Vacation-Attraction) - [Elkhorn Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Elkhorn-Golf-Club-Sun-Valley.d6216490.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dollar Ski Lift ](https://expedia.com/Dollar-Ski-Lift-Sun-Valley.d747896439780802560.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ernest Hemingway Memorial ](https://expedia.com/Ernest-Hemingway-Memorial-Sun-Valley.d6216469.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yankee Fork Gold Dredge ](https://expedia.com/Yankee-Fork-Gold-Dredge-Stanley.d636717017606021120.Vacation-Attraction) - [Land of the Yankee Fork State Park ](https://expedia.com/Land-Of-The-Yankee-Fork-State-Park-Challis.d553248633992462662.Vacation-Attraction) - [Roundhouse Express Gondola ](https://expedia.com/Roundhouse-Express-Gondola-Ketchum.d553248621563218819.Vacation-Attraction) - [Big Wood Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Big-Wood-Golf-Course-Ketchum.d6293846.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bayhorse Ghost Town ](https://expedia.com/Bayhorse-Ghost-Town-Challis.d553248635922902209.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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