Redfish Outlet Campground

Wow, just wow! Idaho totally gives Colorado and Washington State a run for their money, and here's the kicker – way fewer tourists and way less crowd hassle. I hit up this gem during pike season and even then, it had this lovely vibe of solitude and relaxation. Quick tip: peek at the weather forecast before you hit the road. No one wants to drive hours only to find out it's gonna rain, messing up your beach plans. And yeah, brace yourself for some chilly water – but trust me, that dip is worth every shiver, even if it's just a quick one.

Didn't camp here, just used the day use area and beach. Absolutely gorgeous and the beach is soft sand, not rocky. It was crowded but everywhere is now. The swimming area is roped off from boaters and was a little over 5' at it's deepest. You can walk out to the anchored dock from the beach. Water in redfish is chilly but feels great and the lake is crystal clear. There are vault toilets close by. There is a $9 fee to park and there was plenty of parking despite the beach being full on a Sunday afternoon.

This was an amazing place to spend the day! There was a lot of room on the beach. I recommend a beach cart, since the parking lot was quite a ways from the car. Not too far, unless you're bringing a ton of stuff... Which we did. 😂 The water is super cold, and the wind picks up in the afternoon until evening.

Red fish is a magnificent place if you like beautiful lakes,nice people,and gorgeous land,plus the lodge has great food and the feel of the place is comfortable. I was a cook there in 96ish. It's one of my favorite moments in life!!

What can I say...it's very beautiful. There is horseback riding on the mountain ridges, water is not real warm. Camp grounds might need to be reserved, some off grid camping in the area. It's really a special place and a special trip getting there.