We set off without a definitive landing point. We haven't been able to plan ahead because there is no cell service, ergo, no internet at Mountain View Campground. As we drive along Hwy 21, we notice signs like this:We think they are mileage markers for the snow plows but are not sure. Anyone have any answers for us?
Along the way, we finally get cell service and manage to get a couple of days at the Elk Mountain RV Resort. From there, we can check out dispersed camping and availability at the first come, first serve campgrounds near Ketchum.
We have an early dinner at the restaurant at the park, the Elk Mountain Pot Belly Cafe. I have the ribeye, and Tom has the BBQ ribs,. The food is very good.
After dinner, we go out to check-out Redfish Lake. We've been told beautiful and a "must see," and, if possible, a good place to camp. Well, it's not possible. All the campgrounds are packed to the gills (redfish, gills...get it!).
We continue on to check out dispersed camping near Ketchum. We didn't have any particular spots in mind. What we've seen in Idaho is pretty much if it's open, level, and off the road, it's a camping spot.
The Sawtooth Mountains are a beautiful mountain range, but there's a haze settling on them. The further south we go, the thicker the haze gets. The smoke from the Southern Idaho and California fires are blowing in.
We visit Stanley Lake the next day. The lake is spectacular and clear, like almost all the Idaho water we've seen.
...and the trees are a vibrant green even in the summer.
We even got in a little adventure getting to and leaving the beach.
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