Williams Lake Campground
Campground · Idaho · 18 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Salmon Field Office (Bureau of Land Management ID) · Open Access
- 18
- Bookable sites
- 5,350 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 18 bookable sites
Site types
- 9 Parking
- 7 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
18 campsites at Williams Lake Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site #1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #1 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #2 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #3 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #4 | — | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #4 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #5 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #6 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #7 | — | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #7 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #8 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #9 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — |
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.
45.02418, -113.96530 · 45°1'27.1"N 113°57'55.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 68 | 76 | 86 | 85 | 74 | 58 | 41 | 29 |
| Low °F | 11 | 16 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 52 | 49 | 41 | 31 | 22 | 13 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Williams Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Williams Lake Campground?
- Yes, Williams Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Williams Lake Campground have?
- 18 sites.
Camping near Williams Lake Campground
- Shoup Bridge Campground 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Morgan Bar Campground 16.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Williams Lake Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground
- Williams Lake Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
- Cougar Point Campground 6 mi · Campground
- Shoup Bridge Recreation Site 6.2 mi · Facility
- Iron Lake Campground 13.8 mi · Campground
- Deep Creek Campground 14.1 mi · Campground
- Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District 15.3 mi · Facility
- Wallace Lake Campground 15.6 mi · Campground
- Mcdonald Flat Campground 16.3 mi · Campground
- Bear Valley Trailhead/Upper Campground 18.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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