State Park
Iron Lake Campground
Salmon National Forest · Challis, ID
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- Address:Challis, ID
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There are eight campsites with picnic tables and fire rings along the lake's shores. The campground has piped drinking water and vault toilets, but no garbage services. There is a trail from the campground that leads to the Hat Lakes. Non motorized boats can carry down access to the lakes. The drive in along Salmon River Mountain Road has great views of craggy peaks and deep pine forests.
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Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
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Trails at Salmon National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Iron Lake Campground
Big Hat Creek
Idaho
10.7 mi1,368 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Lower Iron Lake
Idaho
0.5 mi
Trail
Middle Fork Hat Creek
Idaho
2.9 mi751 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
North Fork Hat Creek
Idaho
2.6 mi1,119 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Big Hat Creek
Idaho
6.4 mi528 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Middle Fork Hat Creek
Idaho
2.7 mi1,293 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
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