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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Williams Lake Campground

Salmon, Idaho · 5,692 ftIn Salmon-Challis National Forest

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

Wildfire 43 mi NE: Sand Creek, 35,520 acres, 83% contained

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3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
FreeForest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
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Elevation
5,692 ft1,735 m
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Land
Salmon National Forest

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About

4500-foot elevation. Picnic area on Williams Lake, with the trailhead to 2 walk-in or boat-in campsites. The picic area and fishing area are both fully accessible. Five tables with connecting walkways overlook scenic vistas of the lake and surrounding mountains. Fishing for rainbow trout in the lake, and fantastic fly fishing in the inlet. Trailhead for Thunder Mountain National Historic Trail at the end of FR 028. Ice fishing in the winter. Full-service resort on south shore of the lake includes a tackle shop and restaurant.

From Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit

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Cell service at Williams Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain54°35°
  • ThuSunny57°39°
  • FriSunny62°41°
  • SatSunny60°39°
  • SunSunny, 1% chance of rain58°43°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

45.01903, -113.98906
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Salmon
Park
Salmon-Challis National Forest

Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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