Can you reserve a site at Williams Lake Campground?

No. Williams Lake Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Williams Lake Campground

Campground · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Salmon National Forest (NF) · Open Access

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.

The facts

Season: 5/15 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

From Salmon, go 15 miles south on US 93 and Forest Road 028. Go past the Williams Lake Resort to north side of the lake.

45.01903, -113.98904 · 45°1'8.5"N 113°59'20.6"W

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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, 11.8 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?: No. Williams Lake Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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