Iron Lake Campground in ID -- Campground & RV Camping in Idaho
Iron Lake Campground in ID
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Set along the shores of a high alpine lake off Salmon River Mountain Road, this campground features 8 campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Site amenities include piped drinking water and vault toilets, though campers must pack out all garbage. The lake features a carry-down launch for non-motorized boats, while a trail heading south from the campground links directly to the Hat Lakes for additional fishing.
Road difficulty 3 of 5 -- a rough drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt, pitching to 4%.
Iron Lake lies 0.1 mi off. Taylor Mountain stands 1,108 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. The nearest town, Salmon, is 24 mi off.
September normals 36–59°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov