U.S. Forest Service · Salmon-Challis National Forest

Iron Lake Campground

Eight campsites with picnic tables and fire rings are along the shores of this high alpine lake. the campground has piped drinking water and vault toilets but no garbage services are available. The trail from campground leads to more lake fishing, at the Hat Lakes to the south. Carry-down access for non motorized boats to the lakes. The drive in along Salmon River Mountain Road, offers spectacular views of craggy peaks and deep pine forests.

First-come, first-served

Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Getting there

From Salmon, go 5 miles south on US 93, then west 20 miles on Forest Road 021, and 21 miles south on FR 020 (Salmon River Mountain Road). FR 020 is a narrow, rough mountain road requiring slow and careful driving.

Campgrounds nearby

First-come

Salmon-Challis National Forest

Williams Lake Campground

12.7 miles away

First-come

BLM

Williams Lake Campground

13.8 miles away

Reservable

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

Williams Lake Campground

ID · 18 sites

13.8 miles away

Reservable

Salmon-Challis National Forest

Yellowjacket Guard Station

ID · 1 site

15.4 miles away

Reservable

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

Shoup Bridge Campground

ID · 16 sites

19.8 miles away

First-come

Salmon-Challis National Forest

Wallace Lake Campground

25.3 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.