USDA Forest Service · Idaho
Sawtooth National Forest - Grandjean Campground
USDA Forest Service · Idaho, United States · in Sawtooth National Recreation Area
- Elevation
- 5,177 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Boise National Forest
- Address
- ID
- Activities
- Bordering the Sawtooth Wilderness with a lush alpine paradise filled with lakes., Horse trips out of the Sawtooth Lodge. Ten sites for horse campers. Campground is located in an old growth ponderosa pine forest., Hunting for big game in season., Picnic tables are in the surrounding area., Sawtooth Lodge and swimming pool is one mile away. Natural hot springs 1.5 mile away., The Idaho Centennial Trail heads south along the Payette River, ultimately reaching a lush alpine paradise filled with lakes. Once in the lake area, you can complete the loop back to Grandjean., Total of 34 sites., Wildlife is in the area. Watch and you may get a glimpse.
About
Grandjean Campground - This campground is managed by Sawtooth National Forest - Stanley Ranger Station - 208-774-3000.
It is a first come, first serve basis only. NO RESERVATIONS.
Because of the proximity of the campground to the Boise National Forest Lowman District, many forest vistors do not know that the Sawtooth National Forest manages the campground. Please refer all calls to the Stanley Ranger Station.
The Idaho Centennial Trail heads south along the Payette River, ultimately reaching a lush alpine paradise filled with lakes. Once in the lake area, you can complete the loop back to Grandjean. Fishing in the South Fork of the Payette. Sawtooth Lodge and swimming pool is one mile away. Natural hot springs 1.5 miles away. Horse trips out of the Sawtooth Lodge. Ten sites for horse campers. Campground is located in an old growth ponderosa pine forest.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 20° | -1° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 35° | 21° | -8° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 24° | 9° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 29° | 15° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 35° | 26° | 71° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 44° | 30° | 84° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 56° | 41° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 55° | 44° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 47° | 36° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 36° | 12° | 74° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 25° | -7° | 63° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 17° | 3° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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