Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

This region provides top-notch venues for camping, boating, downhill and Nordic skiing, fishing, hiking, and hunting. Wildlife watchers should stay alert: the 740,000-acre recreational area is home to...[more]

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

Expect to pay entrance fees at the various attractions along the way.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

In the extraordinary high country of the Sawtooth, Boulder and White Cloud mountains, visitors experience sensations and insights... [more]
Camping

Camping

Camping is available in the Stanley Ranger District.

Follow this link to ReserveUSA.com for campground reservations in the Sawtooth National Forest:

 Food

Food

For a full variety of food options, visit Shoshone, Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, and Stanley.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Fuel up in Shoshone, Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, and Stanley.

 Information

Information

You can find information at several Visitor Centers: Sawtooth National Recreation Area HQ Visitor Center: Monday – Friday 8:30 am... [more]
Lodging

Lodging

Stay for the night at motels, hotels and other lodging options in the following towns:

  • Shoshone
  • Hailey
  • Ketchum
  • Sun Valley
  • Stanley
 Phone

Phone

Public phones are available in Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley.
Restrooms

Restrooms

Public restrooms are available in Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley.

 Retail

Retail

Retail options are available in Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

The road is two lanes with some passing lanes. From Galena Summit to Stanley the road winds with 5 to 6 percent grades. Winter weather can be severe. Check conditions before traveling.

Restrictions

Galena Summit may be closed in winter due to severe weather. Check local conditions before you travel.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The road is open year round. Galena summit may be closed during the winter, though.

High Season

The route is most heavily driven in summer.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Sawtooth Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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