Spawning Chinook Salmon

Redfish Lake, the largest lake in the Sawtooth Mountains, is located 5 miles south of Stanley.  It is named for the brilliant sockeye salmon that once came to spawn in such massive quantities that the lake appeared red.

The visitor center offers a variety of interpretive activities and evening programs, including exhibits about the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, geology, history and wildlife.  Visitors also can find three different self-guiding auto tape/CD tours for the three scenic byways that converge in Stanley.  The Visitor Center is open weekends during the summer, 9:30 am to 5 pm.
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