Idaho · Camping

Iron Lake Campground

Is Iron Lake Campground open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 8,843 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Salmon-Cobalt Ranger DistrictSalmon-Challis National Forest

Iron Lake Campground is a Forest Service campground in Idaho's Salmon-Challis National Forest, within the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District. The land is managed by the Forest Service, and the site's simple setup makes it a straightforward base for exploring this corner of the forest. Vault toilets are the only facility listed, and the campground is not reservable, so plan on arriving and securing a spot on the spot. That means no booking ahead, and the site is best suited for a casual stay rather than a trip requiring a specific site or dates. Lower Iron Lake is just 0.2 miles away, making it the most immediate outing. Within a few miles are North Fork Hat Creek, Middle Fork Hat Creek and Iron Mountain.

Local outfitters

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Iron Lake Campground

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