BOISE, Idaho — The Redfish Lake Recreation Complex, that was recently threatened by wildfires, is starting to reopen.
Located within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA), the complex will open in phases, with the first one starting on Friday. It is currently closed due to an emergency order due to the Bench Lake Fire, which started just one mile west of the lake on July 11.
"Stanley thrives on a tourism and recreation economy dependent, in part, on Redfish Lake visitation," said SNRA Ranger Kirk Flannigan. "We want to do all we can to limit the impact of our fire response efforts on local businesses."
On Friday, the complex reopened for employees-only at 8 a.m. It will reopen for visitors in phases, to ensure normal operations.
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Visitors of Redfish Lake Lodge and the surrounding complex can expect the stages to go as follows:
- Sunday: Redfish Lake Lodge will open to guests with existing reservations, and Mystic Saddles Outfitters will resume operations. Guests of the lodge and the outfitter will be allowed entry into the recreation complex.
- Monday: Campers with existing reservations will be allowed to enter the recreation complex.
- Tuesday: The complex will open to the general public.
For up-to-date maps and lists of closures, visit the Sawtooth National Forest - Redfish Lake Complex website here.
