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Williams Lake Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Salmon · Idaho · Salmon Field Office (BLM)
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Salmon Field Office (BLM) |
| Location | Salmon · Idaho · Salmon Field Office (BLM) · 45.02418, -113.96530 · Map |
| Sites | 9 public sites counted from the federal listing — 7 standard nonelectric; 2 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 9 sites Water hookups at 0 of 9 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 9 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 9 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Williams Lake Campground
Salmon · Idaho · Salmon Field Office (BLM)
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Salmon · Idaho · Salmon Field Office (BLM) |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 9 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10206584 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.