Salmon-Cobalt Region
This Ranger District is expansive and takes in the Salmon river mountains and most of the forest that one can see from the town of Salmon. From boating at Williams Lake to hiking into the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, there is a wide variety of activities to choose from when recreating in "Salmon's Backyard".
General Information
Salmon/Cobalt Ranger District
311 McPherson St.
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-5200
Complexes
Accessible to the west of the town of Salmon, these mountains offer year-round recreation opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
4500-foot elevation. Picnic area on Williams Lake, with the trailhead to 2 walk-in or boat-in campsites. The picic area and fishing area are both fully accessible.
12 campsites on Wallace Lake with picnic tables and fire rings. Within the campground are vault toilets and drinking water. Fishing in the lake.
Eight campsites with picnic tables and fire rings are along the shores of this high alpine lake.
Recreation Sites
Bighorn Crags & Yellowjacket Recreation Areas
Clear Creek Trailhead
Deep Creek Campground
Everett Decora Trailhead
Iron Lake Campground
Lost Spring Campground
Mcdonald Flat Campground
Wallace Lake Campground
Williams Creek Picnic Site
Williams Creek Summit Trailhead