Sawtooth Botanical Garden
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden (5 acres) is a high-altitude botanical garden located off Highway 75 at 11 Gimlet Road, Ketchum, Idaho, United States. It is 4 mi south of Sun Valley. Add Sun Valley - Bald Mountain, 3.4 mi away, to a visit.
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A garden, 4 mi south of Sun Valley
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 8°, with about 102" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Sun Valley is the nearest base
Sun Valley is 4 miles north, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jul and Aug
July and August are the mild months, with highs of 81–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Friedman Memorial (SUN) has airline service, about 9 miles from Sawtooth Botanical Garden.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Here is how the weather at Sawtooth Botanical Garden changes month by month.
Sawtooth Botanical Garden
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden (5 acres) is a high-altitude botanical garden located off Highway 75 at 11 Gimlet Road, Ketchum, Idaho, United States. It is open to the public.
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Places to stay near Sawtooth Botanical Garden
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Ketchum (24) and Sun Valley (9).
Ketchum
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
3,643 people · 43% vacation homes
4 mi north of Sawtooth Botanical Garden
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Sawtooth Botanical Garden | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchum 43% vacation homes | 4 mi north | 5 min | 24 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 7 lodges & cabins | 3,643 | $824K | B |
| Sun Valley 65% vacation homes | 4 mi north | 5 min | 9 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,776 | $963K | A |
| Hailey | 8 mi south | 15 min | 11 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 10,053 | $638K | — |
| Bellevue | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 2,597 | $539K | A− |
| Fairfield | 30 mi southwest | 45 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 501 | $250K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Sawtooth Botanical Garden
These well-known places are within 66 miles.
41 mi National PreserveCraters of the Moon National Preserve251K visitors a year13 mi Ski areaSun Valley - Bald Mountain143 runs · 3,363 ft vertical
45 mi MountainBorah Peak
217 mi National forestSawtooth National Forest34 mi Ski areaSun Valley - Dollar Mountain28 runs · 621 ft vertical
41 mi Park & preserveSawtooth National Recreation Area
66 mi National Historic SiteMinidoka National Historic Site44K visitors a year426 mi Ski areaSoldier Mountain Ski Area41 runs · 1,393 ft verticalPhoto credits
Craters of the Moon National Preserve: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Borah Peak: Leaflet, Public domain · Sawtooth National Forest: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sawtooth National Recreation Area: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Minidoka National Historic Site: Tamanoeconomico, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sawtooth Botanical Garden: common questions
What town is Sawtooth Botanical Garden near?
Sun Valley, ID, about 4 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Sawtooth Botanical Garden?
July and August, with highs of 81–83°.
What is the closest airport to Sawtooth Botanical Garden?
Friedman Memorial (SUN), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI), about 94 miles.
Where should I stay near Sawtooth Botanical Garden?
Ketchum (4 mi, 24 places to stay), Sun Valley (4 mi, 9 places to stay) and Hailey (8 mi, 11 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Sun Valley
There are no tips yet, so start one in Sun Valley’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.