About this campground
Eight campsites with picnic tables and fire rings are along the shores of this high alpine lake. the campground has piped drinking water and vault toilets but no garbage services are available. The trail from campground leads to more lake fishing, at the Hat Lakes to the south. Carry-down access for non motorized boats to the lakes. The drive in along Salmon River Mountain Road, offers spectacular views of craggy peaks and deep pine forests.
Getting there
From Salmon, go 5 miles south on US 93, then west 20 miles on Forest Road 021, and 21 miles south on FR 020 (Salmon River Mountain Road). FR 020 is a narrow, rough mountain road requiring slow and careful driving.
Activities
- CAMPING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Morgan Summit TrailheadSalmon-Challis National Forest5 mi
- Salmon-Cobalt Ranger DistrictSalmon-Challis National Forest12 mi
- Williams Lake CampgroundSalmon-Challis National Forest13 mi
- Williams Lake Day Use AreaSalmon-Challis National Forest13 mi
- Williams Creek Picnic SiteSalmon-Challis National Forest14 mi
- Williams Creek Summit TrailheadSalmon-Challis National Forest14 mi
Explore more Idaho camping
Iron Lake Campground doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Idaho campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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