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

Wallace Lake Campground

12 campsites on Wallace Lake with picnic tables and fire rings. Within the campground are vault toilets and drinking water. Fishing in the lake. Primitive boat launch can be used for non-motorized canoes or rowboats on the lake. The drive on Salmon River Mountain Road offers fantastic views of the Salmon River Range and of 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 3 miles north on US 93, 14 miles northwest on Forest Road 023, and 4 miles south on FR 020. The forest roads are unpaved and rough. FR 020 is not recommended for RVs or cars pulling trailers. Check for road conditions before traveling into the forest.

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

Morgan Bar Campground

ID · 16 sites

4.9 miles away

Reservable

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Tower Rock Campground

ID · 12 sites

6.6 miles away

Reservable

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

Shoup Bridge Campground

ID · 16 sites

11.7 miles away

Reservable

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

Williams Lake Campground

ID · 18 sites

15.6 miles away

First-come

BLM

Williams Lake Campground

15.6 miles away

First-come

Salmon-Challis National Forest

Williams Lake Campground

15.8 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.