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How long is the lake? How deep? What circumference?5 miles long Back to TopWhat is the average temperature of the lake?It ranges from freezing (solid) to a high of around 62 degrees Fahrenheit in late July & early August. Kids don't seem to notice the temperature and will play in the designated swim areas of the lake almost anytime. In the winter the lake freezes over with ice from 2 1/2 to 3 feet deep! Back to TopWhen does the lodge open and close?We open Memorial Day weekend and our last night is the last Saturday in September. Back to TopDo the rooms have phones, TVs, or alarm clocks?No, none of the cabins or rooms have telephones, TVs, or alarm clocks. There is electricity & heat, but no phones or TVs...you're coming to get away from all of that! There are 4 pay phones on the property. It's best to bring a phone card if you need to call, because the pay phones are notorious for eating quarters. These phones are not the property of Redfish Lake Lodge, so we aren't responsible for lost change! Back to TopWill my cell phone work at the lodge? Is there Internet access?No, currently there is no cellular service in the Stanley Basin. The nearest cellular service is in Ketchum/Sun Valley or Challis. There is no public Internet access at the Lodge...remember, you're coming here to get away from the wired, connected world! If you just can't disconnect, the Stanley Library has free Internet access for the public. Back to TopWhat is there to do at Redfish Lake?Relax and enjoy the scenery! Rent a boat from the Marina to explore the lake on your own. Sunbathe on the sandy beach. Hike: there are plenty of trails around to lead you to gorgeous backcountry. Saddle up at the Redfish Corrals. Stop by the Redfish Lake Visitor's Center. Eat a hearty meal in the restaurant. Sip a cocktail in the lounge. Gaze at the Milky Way in the crystal clear night sky. Fish a nearby stream.Head into nearby Stanley for river rafting on the Salmon or a massage at the Meadow Creek Spa & Inn. Back to TopWho owns the lodge? Who manages the lodge?Arlen & Derrel Crouch bought the Lodge in 1999. Their son-in-law and daughter, Jeff & Audra Clegg, manage the day-to-day operations.Back to TopWhere do the employees come from? How old are they? Where do they live?Most are from Idaho but we get applicants from all over the States and even the world, so we are always fortunate to get people from such places as California, Illinois, North Carolina, Alabama, Alaska, etc. The average age of employees is around 21. Employees live in our employee housing, which is by the public laundromat & showers. We have an average of 65 employees during the summer season. Back to TopDo the manager and employees live here all year round?No way. Winters in Stanley are pretty brutal. We usually arrive mid-April and leave mid-October. Jeff & Audra return to the winter office in Jerome. Back to TopHow much snow does Stanley get in the winter? What are winter temperatures like? Is there are caretaker off-season?In a good winter, Stanley receives 5+ feet of snow. Temperatures are cold! It can get to 30 below. Watch the weather reports: Stanley is often mentioned as the coldest spot in the nation. There is a caretaker to check in on the lodge: 10 if you count the bears! Back to TopWhere do the kids in Stanley go to school?There is an elementary school in Stanley for grades K-8. There are a total of 35 kids. For high school, they head to Challis. Back to TopDoes Redfish Lake Lodge run the campgrounds?No, the campgrounds are operated separately. Call 877-444-6777 for campground reservations. Back to TopWhich cabins are the oldest? Which are the newest?The Rustic Cabins are the original cabins built back in 1929-1930 by Robert Limbert. The newest are the Kokanee Suites completed in 2003. Back to TopWhat kind of wood are the docks made of? How many screws were used in the dock construction?The docks are made from Alaskan Yellow Cedar. Builders used over 69,000 screws in the dock construction!Back to TopWhat is the elevation of surrounding peaks? What is a good introductory hike?Mt Heyburn is 10,229 ft. Grand Mogul is 9,733 ftThe Fishhook Creek Trail is a great introductory hike. It's 4 miles round-trip, there's not a lot of elevation gain, and there's a fabulous, rewarding view at the end of the trail. The trailhead is across the road from the Backpacker's parking lot, about a quarter mile from the Lodge. Back to TopHow is the fishing in the lake?Fishing is great, catching is average. It's best in spring and fall. Lots of people head to the nearby Salmon River for fishing. Back to TopWhat kind of animals do you have here?Deer, elk, moose, pine martin, fox, bear, chipmunk, squirrel, osprey, to name a few. Back to Top
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