Williams Lake Campground
Salmon, Idaho · 5,692 ft · In Salmon-Challis National Forest
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 43 mi NE: Sand Creek, 35,520 acres, 83% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,692 ft (1,735 m)5,692 ft1,735 m
- Land
- Salmon National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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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
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
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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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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