Established Camping
Williams Lake Campground
About
National Forest
Salmon-Challis National Forest
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
- Alcohol
TravelerJust what I was looking for!!
This camp site was great. We visited the lake that was maybe 5 minutes away from the sites and swam out to a little island to cliff jump! It was a beautiful and well kept site. I would definitely recommend taking a reliable car because the road is a little difficult to the sites, but worth it.
GuideSpacious campsite
There are a few other camp spots that are closer to 93 south if you plan on visiting a very certain hot spring… (GB). But this one is nestled up a winding dirt road 30 minutes west and probably 2000 feet above the others. We took the drive on FR 28 late at night so we weren’t sure how twisted it was, but we’re validated the morning after with beautiful views and winding turns.
We settled on site 9, this time of year (Early November) there isn’t any running water. The bathrooms were very clean and we had access to garbage disposal.
Huge fire pit in our site, could really make for some great memories. Just remember to put it out!
TravelerGreat place!
We went there with two tents. The sites are large and there are enough space for more than 2 or 3 tents easily. The sites are well organized and clean, the bathrooms are well maintained and the camping is pretty close to the lake, you can reach the lake with a 3 - 5 minutes walk. We had a really good experience. Just be aware to check your car breaks because the back travel is downhill the mountains.
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Location
Williams Lake Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Salmon, go 15 miles south on US 93 and Forest Road 028. Go past the Williams Lake Resort to north side of the lake.
Coordinates
45.019026 N
113.989044 W