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 many species of wildlife, including antelope, deer, elk, and bear. Audio-cassette milepost tours are also available at Ketchum and Stanley Ranger Stations.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees Expect to pay entrance fees at the various attractions along the way.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities In the extraordinary high country of the Sawtooth, Boulder and White Cloud mountains, visitors experience sensations and insights otherwise inaccessible. Hundreds of high alpine lakes attract...
	Camping Camping is available in the Stanley Ranger District. Follow this link to ReserveUSA.com for campground reservations in the Sawtooth National Forest: North Shore Picnic Area		Food For a full variety of food options, visit Shoshone, Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, and Stanley.
	Gasoline Fuel up in Shoshone, Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, and Stanley.		Information You can find information at several Visitor Centers: Sawtooth National Recreation Area HQ Visitor Center: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, 208-727-5013 Stanley Ranger Station: Monday –...
	Lodging Stay for the night at motels, hotels and other lodging options in the following towns: Shoshone Hailey Ketchum Sun Valley Stanley		Phone Public phones are available in Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley.
	Restrooms Public restrooms are available in Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley.		Retail Retail options are available in Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley.

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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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