Williams Lake Campground, near Salmon, Idaho, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. With spacious sites that can easily accommodate multiple tents, it’s perfect for families or groups wanting to enjoy the great outdoors together.

The campground is just a short walk from the lake, where you can take a refreshing dip or even try some cliff jumping. Visitors rave about the cleanliness of the facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and a large fire pit at each site, making it easy to gather around for evening stories and s'mores. One camper noted, “The sites are well organized and clean,” which speaks volumes about the upkeep here.

If you’re up for a little adventure, the winding dirt road leading to the campground offers stunning views, especially in the morning light. Just be mindful of your vehicle’s brakes on the downhill return! With gorgeous scenery all around, this campground is a great base for exploring the natural beauty of the area. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Williams Lake Campground is a solid choice for a memorable outdoor experience.

## Overview

 Williams Lake Campground offers 9 campsites for both RV and tent camping. Potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and ample shade are available at all sites. RVs and trailers are not recommended on the lower loop past Site 6. 
## Recreation

 Campground is 2 miles from Forest Service boat dock and Williams Lake access area. Williams Lake is popular with anglers and offers both motorized and non-motorized recreation opportunities. The surrounding area offers a multitude of recreation opportunities including motorized and non-motorized trails, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. 
## Natural Features

 The campsites do not offer views of Williams Lake, but they are nestled among Douglas-fir trees that provide ample shade and wildlife habitat. Lake access is located 2 miles away at the Forest Service boat dock and access area. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Williams Lake Shoup Bridge Campground 
## Contact Info

 This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 756-5400.

Williams Lake Campground

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We stayed here Labor Day weekend and only saw one other camper in the camp ground. Williams lake is about 5 minutes up the road. The campground was nice with sites spaced far enough that their is privacy. Bathrooms water and fire rings are available. Gorgeous scenery!

Close to the lake and away from it all!

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. 

Great place!

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!

Spacious campsite

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. 

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