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Bull Trout

Boise National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSawtooth NRA / StanleyIdaho⭐ 4.4 (117)
Bull Trout
🟢 5 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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Bull Trout in Idaho has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, HORS #035 - Horse Camp–HORS #038 - Horse Camp, Double Site next to each othersites 👥 GROU #034, BUL1 #016, #017, #020 - Double Site, #022, #024, #027 - Double Site, #030 - Double Site, #032, BULL #001, #003, #004, #008, HORS #035 - Horse Camp, #036 - Horse Camp, #037 - Horse Camp, Double Site, #038 - Horse Camp, Double Site
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites BUL1 #023 - Double Site
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 GROU #033, BULL #006
Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, HORS #035 - Horse Camp–HORS #038 - Horse Camp, Double Site next to each othersites HORS #035 - Horse Camp, #036 - Horse Camp, #037 - Horse Camp, Double Site, #038 - Horse Camp, Double Site
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites BUL1 #026

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Bull Trout over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20–$75/nightEquestrian NonelectricGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆117 ratings
5★77
4★23
3★7
2★4
1★6
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.2/4
Verizon0.0/4
AT&T0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bull Trout FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bull Trout?

Bull Trout in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bull Trout?

Campsite fees at Bull Trout run about $20–$75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bull Trout when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bull Trout often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Bull Trout?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Bull Trout over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Bull Trout a good campground?

Bull Trout holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 117 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bull Trout?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bull Trout, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 22 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bull Trout located?

Bull Trout is located in Sawtooth NRA / Stanley, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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