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Williams Lake Campground
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Williams Lake Campground

Salmon National Forest · Salmon, ID

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  • Address:Salmon, ID
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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.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Salmon National Forest

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Ship Island Lake Trail

Ship Island Lake Trail

20.4 mi7,549 ftexpert
Meadow Lake to the Lemhi Divide

Meadow Lake to the Lemhi Divide

2.2 mi860 ftmoderate
Buck and Bear Valley Lakes

Buck and Bear Valley Lakes

9.8 mi2,559 ftdifficult
Wagonhammer - Elk Trail Loop

Wagonhammer - Elk Trail Loop

14.7 mi3,809 ftexpert
Harbor Lake and Wilson Lake

Harbor Lake and Wilson Lake

13.5 mi4,987 ftexpert
Stroud Lake Trail

Stroud Lake Trail

6.7 mi1,407 ftmoderate

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Williams Lake Campground

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Henry Creek Loop
Trail

Henry Creek Loop

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3.8 mi1,214 ftgain
Moderate
Owl Canyon
Trail

Owl Canyon

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5.7 mi636 ftgain
Moderate
Slump Gulch Loop
Trail

Slump Gulch Loop

Idaho

7.6 mi948 ftgain
Difficult
Slough-Slump Gulch Loop
Trail

Slough-Slump Gulch Loop

Idaho

12.5 mi1,739 ftgain
Expert
Buck and Bear Valley Lakes
Trail

Buck and Bear Valley Lakes

Idaho

9.8 mi2,559 ftgain
Difficult
Yellowjacket Lake
Trail

Yellowjacket Lake

Idaho

18.9 mi2,635 ftgain
Expert

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Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Idaho hunting page

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