About 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.
- Fees: $4/Night for single unit
- Season: 6/15
- Managed by: Salmon-Challis National Forest, FS
- Where: 24 mi southwest of Salmon, ID · 44.90546, -114.19317
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Lake C G | ATV road | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| Big Hat Creek | Dirt bike | at camp | 14.1 mi |
| Ridge Road | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 43.1 mi |
| Lower Iron Lake | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.5 mi |
| North Fork Hat Creek | Horse, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Middle Fork Hat Creek | Horse | 1.9 mi | 2.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17.4 mi
Propane: 23.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Morgan Summit Trailhead 5 mi
- Mcdonald Flat Campground 10.3 mi
- Salmon River R.V. Park 11 mi
- Waddington Creek Campground 11.5 mi
- Campsite · 19 mi S of Salmon 11.9 mi
- Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District 11.9 mi