RV Traveler's

Roadmap to Sawtooth Sampler

The is a place remarkable beauty that has been providing goods and services to the American people since its eastablishment in 1905. This 2.1 million acre forest is situated in south central and extends into northern Utah. 1

Highlights & Facts For The Ideal Experience Sawtooth National Forest

Trip Length: Roughly 270 miles

Best Time To Go: Summer - winters are severe and snow occasionally closes Route 21.

What To Watch Out For: Ensure you have proper fuel before venturing into remote areas.

Must See Nearby Attractions:

Craters of the Moon National Monument (located roughly 50 miles NE of Shoshone via Route 93

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Traveler's Notes

Redfish Lake located at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho.

Located in south central Idaho (and parts of northern Utah), Sawtooth National Forests encompasses areas near Twin Falls, Ketchum and the 754,000-acre Sawtooth National Recreation Area. There are over a thousand lakes and three thousand miles of rivers and bubbling brooks. Over one million people visit every year.

From primitive camping (there's a whopping 81 campgrounds in the forest) to hiking over 1,000 miles of trails, fishing, four ski areas and whitewater boating, there's a little something for everyone. People have been living and passing through the Sawtooth National Forest area since 8000 BC. The Shoshone peoples have lived off the land here since as early as 1700 AD.

If you're in the area there are also developed areas around Redfish Lake to enjoy. Redfish Lake Lodge in Stanley is the perfect place to set up your headquarters for exploring. Just be on the lookout for mountain lions and wolves.

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What To See Along the Way

Shoshone Falls Shoshone Ketchum & Sun Valley Sawtooth National Recreation Area Galena Summit Overlook Redfish Lake Elk Mountain Overlook Sawtooth Overlook Lowman Idaho City

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Facts & More Information To Plan Your Trip!

Elk Mountain Loop; Glimpses of the expansive Elk Meadows can be seen from portions of Elk Mountain Road.

Shoshone Falls: A waterfall on the Snake River in southern Idaho, located approximately 3 miles northeast of the city of Twin Falls.

Shoshone: Known as the oldest town in the Magic Valley area and said to have the "widest main street in the world" due to the four sets of tracks running through the center of the business district.

Ketchum & Sun Valley: The annual Wagon Days Parade held on Labor Day weekend featuring over 100 non-motorized entries, including the original Lewis Ore Wagons, is the town's annual celebration of its rich pioneer and mining heritage.

Sawtooth National Recreation Area: Located at the northernmost end of the Sawtooth National Forest, SNRA comprises one of the largest and most magnificent National Recreation Areas in the United States. Four mountain ranges: the Sawtooths, Boulders, White Clouds, and Smokies provide scenic landscapes in every direction, with more than 50 major peaks over 10,000 feet, 300 lakes, and 250 miles of trails.

Galena Summit Overlook: At 8,701 feet of elevation, the Galena Summit overlooks the .

Redfish Lake: An alpine lake in central Idaho, United States, located in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains in Custer County.

Lowman: Lowman is at the junction with the "Banks-Lowman Highway"; now designated Highway 2512 A. It is the "Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway," it vertically descends 1,000 feet (300 m) with the whitewater of the South Fork to its confluence with the North Fork at Banks, the junction with State Highway 55, the "Payette River Scenic Byway."

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