Established Camping
Wallace Lake Campground
Wallace Lake Campground is located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain and a nearby lake. Temperatures in this area can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore the nearby Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and enjoy activities such as hiking and fishing.
Description
12 campsites on Wallace Lake with picnic tables and fire rings. Within the campground are vault toilets and drinking water. Fishing in the lake. Primitive boat launch can be used for non-motorized canoes or rowboats on the lake. The drive on Salmon River Mountain Road offers fantastic views of the Salmon River Range and of deep pine forests.
Location
Wallace Lake Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Salmon, go 3 miles north on US 93, 14 miles northwest on Forest Road 023, and 4 miles south on FR 020. The forest roads are unpaved and rough. FR 020 is not recommended for RVs or cars pulling trailers. Check for road conditions before traveling into the forest.
Coordinates
45.247307 N
114.007289 W
Detours Nearby
Cottonwood Recreation Site
1 hr 34 min away
Indian Trees Campground
1 hr 43 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 7 min from Idaho Falls
- 3 hrs 19 min from Missoula
- 4 hrs 3 min from Helena
- 4 hrs 16 min from Bozeman
Access
Connectivity
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
