- The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Sun Valley, Idaho, including 20 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Art Gallery, Mountains and River.
- From Dollar Mountain to Salmon River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sun Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ketchum.
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14.5 Miles
33%
6 votes
Highway 75, Cathedral Pines Baptist Camp, Ketchum, ID 83340
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Situated near Boulder Mountain, Easley Hot Springs offers visitors a chlorine free, outdoor pool for swimming and lounging in the sun. The pool, hot tub, and shower has 85 degrees Fahrenheit water fed from a natural spring.
36.9 Miles
Covering 217,000 acres, the Sawtooth Wilderness Area is riddled with mountain peaks, lakes, and trails. 42 of the peaks are over 10,000 feet above the sea level, and the trails sum up to 270 miles. Some of the activities to be performed here are camping, fishing, and hiking.
37.3 Miles
Basically an old lava tube with a length of 1,000 feet, the Shoshone Indian Ice Caves features below-freezing temperatures all around the year, making the subterranean water freeze – the top ice depth is of 30 feet. There is a gift shop on the premises, as well as a small museum.
40.7 Miles
The Redfish Outlet Lake is a campground composed by 19 sites, completed with picnic areas. There is a visitor's center on the site, as well as plenty of trails for the traveler to explore the surroundings.
40.9 Miles
The Redfish Lake is named after the sockeye salmon which populated it, and has a shoreline – and a trail around it – of approximately 18 miles.
42.1 Miles
Redfish Lake Corrals offers guided horseback riding tours through the Sawtooth Wilderness. Several horseback riding tours are available for riders of various skill levels. Meals are provided with longer tour packages.
42.2 Miles
97%
64 votes
Redfish Lake Rd, Stanley, ID 83278
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The Redfish Lake Corrals- Mystic Saddle Ranch is an al day ride which can take the clients from the Redfish Lake Lodge to the Alpine Lake or the Marshall Lake. Camping is also available during the longer expeditions.
42.9 Miles
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682 votes
18 miles southwest of Arco, Hwy. 20/26/93, Arco, ID 83213
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Arco, Idaho is home to the Craters of the Moon National Monument. Named because its pockmarked landscape resembles that of the moon, the Monument is a popular campsite. It also organizes educational programs for children and teens.
45.8 Miles
Taking visitors through the alpine wilderness of Sawtooth Valley, Mystic Saddle Ranch offers horseback rides, hunting trips, and fishing tours of the surrounding region. The pack trips let visitors take supplies to the wilderness for a multiple day excursion.
45.8 Miles
A river trip outfitter, Middle Fork River Expeditions leads guided salmon fishing expeditions. The company offers an array of river craft choices, including kayaks, canoes, rafts, drift boats, and handmade dories.