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Williams Lake Campground

in Salmon-Challis National Forest

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Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

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Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Williams Lake Campground

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.

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Season

5/15

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