
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
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About this campground
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. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites for both RV and tent camping. Each site is equipped with accessible picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Potable water and vault toilets are provided. No hookups are available at this location. 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.
Getting there
Take Highway 93 South of Salmon, ID for 5 miles. Turn right on Williams Creek Road and cross Shoup Bridge. Continue on Williams Creek Road for 4 miles. Turn left on Williams Lake Road and continue for 10 miles. Follow signs for campground and Forest Service boat ramp.
Activities
- BOATING
- CAMPING
- BIRDING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- HUNTING
- MOTOR BOAT
- NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
- OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAILS
- OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Williams Lake CampgroundBureau of Land Management0 mi
- Williams Lake CampgroundSalmon-Challis National Forest1 mi
- Williams Lake Day Use AreaSalmon-Challis National Forest1 mi
- Shoup Bridge CampgroundSalmon Field Office (BLM)6 mi
- Shoup Bridge Recreation SiteBureau of Land Management6 mi
- Williams Creek Picnic SiteSalmon-Challis National Forest6 mi
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