Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Larch
VISIT DATE: 07/10/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Seeley Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Seeley Lake
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Seeley Lake, MT, take State Rt. 83 north 0.7 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,000 ft.
The campground is series of three overlapping loops on the east
side of the natural Seeley Lake. Only a few sites have a limited
view of the lake and surrounding mountains. The first two loops
(sites 1 through 33 and 50) are double wide and shorter than
those in the third loop (sites 34 through 49) which are narrow
and longer. The campsites are tucked in among a stand of mixed
conifers including large Western larch and Ponderosa pine.
Although the camping sites are well separated there is little
understory so privacy is minimal. Seeley Lake is a nesting area
for loons, which can often be heard by campers. Interpretive
programs are offered during the summer; check fee board for
topics, dates, and locations.
Possible day trip is the Clearwater River Canoe Trail #7777A.
This "trail" is a 3 1/2 mile paddle and offers excellent
opportunities for birdwatching, sight-seeing and photography.
Information about outfitters and equipment rental are available
from the Seeley Lake Chamber of Commerce (1-406-677-2880).
This is bear country; practise safe food storage technique.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open weekend for Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend -
weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 48
Total Sites: 48
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 48
No. Grilles on Sites: 48
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comment
Comments:
The parking aprons are either dirt and gravel or paved. Sites 1
through 33 and 50 all about the same size at 18' X 40'. Sites 34
through 49 are all about same size at 11' X 50'. An RV waste
station, with no potable water, is available for a donation at
Lindey's Prime Steak House located near intersection of Boy Scout
Rd and State Rt. 83, Seeley Lake, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Seeley Lake is a natural 1,000-acre lake. Jet skies are
permitted but some areas are restricted during May and June for
loon nesting. Informal mooring of boats along the shoreline is
possible. There are two large swim/"water play" areas. One is
sandy and the other is terraced and sandy.
HIKING
Big Larch Nature Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Cutthroat, Brown and Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass and Northern
pike
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bitterroot Flat
VISIT DATE: 07/07/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Missoula
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Clinton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Clinton, MT, take Interstate 90 east 4.7 miles to Rock Cr
Rd. (Exit 126). At end of exit ramp, turn right onto Rock Creek
Rd. and go 23 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
NOTE: Rock Creek Rd. goes from a wide paved roadway to dirt at
8.3 miles. It then deteriorates into a winding, single-lane road
with few turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,300 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and located on a
flat between two talus slopes. Its understory is grassy with
shrubs and shaded by mature Douglas firs and Ponderosa pines.
Adjacent to the campground is the "blue ribbon" Rock Creek with
some sites overlooking the creek. The sounds of running water
and birds add to the tranquility of this rustic campground. It
is a good location for fishing and wildlife viewing with
sightings of Big Horn Sheep, bear and moose. Limited
groceries and gas are at the intersection of Interstate 90 and
Rock Creek Rd., 23 miles away.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 10 through September 27.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. Rough, narrow interior road
provides little maneuvering room for large RVs.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Adler Cree Trail #209 (foot) - 7.5 miles
Provides access to Easthouse National Recreation Trail
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown, Cutthroat and Bull trout and Whitefish. Bull
trout is catch and release.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cabin City
VISIT DATE: 03/04/1999
UPDATE DATE: 11/6/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Superior
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: De Borgia
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From De Borgia, MT take I-90 east 2.7 miles to Henderson (Exit
22). At stop sign at end of ramp, turn left onto Camel's Hump
Rd. and go 1.8 miles to campground sign. Bear left at sign onto
Twelvemile Creek Rd. (dirt) and go 0.2 miles to another
campground sign. Turn left at sign onto a paved roadway and go
0.6 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,200 ft.
There are two loops - A & B. The campground is thickly wooded
with Western Larch, various fir and Ponderosa pine. Twelvemile
Creek is nearby. The understory is comprised of grass and shrubs
providing good seclusion between sites. The variety of trees at
different ages give the campground a lush appearance. The
campground is convenient to I-90.
A possible day trip is to the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in
Haugan, MT (I-90, exit 16). It is one of the oldest U.S. Forest
Service nurseries in the West. A self-guided tour provides
insight to the nursery's history, its importance to the area's
recovery from the 1910 "Big Burn", and the contributions of Elers
Koch, Assistant Regional Forester and the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) enrollees at Camp Taft.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 16.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 54'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. The campground can
accommodate most any size RV. There is an RV waste station with
potable water available for a fee at the Quartz Flat campground
(National Forest) 10.1 miles east of Superior, MT on Interstate
90 (at the rest area).
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The wheelchair friendly toilet is in Loop A.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Cabin City Interpretive Trail (loop & foot only) - 0.75 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dalles
VISIT DATE: 07/07/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Missoula
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Clinton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Clinton, MT, take Interstate 90 east 4.7 miles to Rock Cr
Rd. (Exit 126). At end of exit ramp, turn right onto Rock Creek
Rd. and go 14.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
NOTE: Rock Creek Rd. goes from a wide paved roadway to dirt at
8.3 miles. It then deteriorates into a winding, single-lane road
with few turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,000 ft.
The campground is heavily wooded, primarily with Lodgepole and
Douglas fir. It is on a bluff overlooking the "blue ribbon"
Rock Creek and adjacent to the Welcome Creek Wilderness. The
sounds of running water and birds add to the tranquility of this
rustic campground. It is a good location for fishing and
wildlife viewing with sightings of Big Horn Sheep, bear and
moose. Some sites overlook the creek with informal paths leading
down to it. Limited groceries and gas are 14.5 miles
away at the intersection of Rock Creek Rd. and Interstate 90.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Welcome Creek Trail (foot) - 8 miles (to Bitterroot Divide)
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown, Cutthroat and Bull trout and Whitefish. Bull
trout is catch and release.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Harry's Flat
VISIT DATE: 07/07/1998
UPDATE DATE: 9/9/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Missoula
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Clinton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Clinton, MT, take Interstate 90 east 4.7 miles Rock Cr Rd.
(Exit 126). At end of exit ramp, turn right onto Rock Creek Rd.
and go 17 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
NOTE: Rock Creek Rd. goes from a wide paved roadway to dirt at
8.3 miles. It then deteriorates into a winding, single-lane road
with few turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,100 ft.
The campground, located adjacent to the "blue ribbon" Rock Creek and
Welcome Creek Wilderness, is composed of two loops, "upstream and
downstream." While only the upstream loop has water, the downstream
loop is a bit more RV friendly and overlooks the creek. The campground
is wooded with mature Ponderosa and Douglas fir. The understory and
middlestory are thick with grass, bushes and young pines providing
seclusion between spacious sites. The sounds of running water and
birds add to the tranquility of this rustic campground. It is a good
location for fishing and wildlife viewing with sightings of Big Horn
Sheep, bear and moose. Limited groceries and gas are 17 miles away
at the intersection of Rock Creek Rd. and Interstate 90.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 69'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. Although the interior road is dirt
and narrow, the campground is surprisingly RV friendly.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 0
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is permanently closed. Water available at
Dallas Campground 2.5 miles north on FR 102
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown, Cutthroat and Bull trout and Whitefish. Bull
trout is catch and release.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Alva
VISIT DATE: 07/10/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/6/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Seeley Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Seeley Lake
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Seeley Lake, MT, take State Rt. 83 north 10.9 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.4 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,100 ft.
The campground has two loops - North (a.k.a. B Loop) and South.
The campground is on the east shore of the natural Lake Alva with
none of the campsites having a view of the lake. The Lake is a
Loon nesting area during May and June that can often be heard in
the campground. The campground is in a dense stand of Western
larch, Douglas fir and other conifers providing ample shade to
the sites. The trees grow thick enough to provide good privacy
between sites. There is a variety of shrubs and shade loving
plants which give the campground nice Fall colors. Interpretive
programs are offered; check fee board for dates and topics.
A possible day trip is the Clearwater River Canoe Trail #7777A.
This "trail" is a 3 1/2 mile paddle and offers excellent
opportunities for birdwatching, sight-seeing and photography.
Information about outfitters and equipment rental are available
from the Seeley Lake Chamber of Commerce (1-406-677-2880).
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 23 through September 1.
Loop A open year-round
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 39
Total Sites: 39
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 39
No. Grilles on Sites: 39
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 57'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and can accommodate any size RV.
Low-hanging branches may be found across a few parking aprons.
An RV waste station, with no potable water, is available for a
donation at Lindey's Prime Steak House located near intersection
of Boy Scout Rd and State Rt. 83, Seeley Lake, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The threaded water spigot is located at fee station.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Alva is 310 acres and is a "no wake" lake. The beach is
gravel and grass.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat, Brown and Rainbow trout, Northern pike and Kokanee
salmon
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lee Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/02/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Missoula
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lolo
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lolo, MT, take US Rt. 12 west 26.5 miles to campground sign.
Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,200 ft.
Campground is comprised of two unnamed loops. The first is
adjacent to Lee Creek and is convenient to the Wagon Mtn. Trail
portion of the Lolo Trail. The other loop is above on a
hillside. The campground is heavily wooded with various pines.
It is convenient to US Rt. 12 and the historic Lolo Pass Visitor
Center.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through September 9.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. There is a RV waste station available
for a fee at Lolo Hot Springs Resort near Lolo Pass on US Rt. 12.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 6
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Wagon Mtn. Trail #300 (foot & horse) - 6 miles to state line
Lee Creek Interpretive Trail (loop, foot) - 2 miles
Lee Ridge Trail (foot & horse) - 6 miles
FISHING
Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lolo Creek
VISIT DATE: 09/02/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Missoula
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lolo
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Lolo, MT, take US Rt. 12 west 15.5 miles to campground sign.
Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,800 ft.
The campground, formerly named Lewis and Clark, is heavily wooded
and nestled on a hillside. It is adjacent to Lolo Creek and just off US
Rt. 12. The setting is very pretty with many colorful birds and squirrels.
Campsite 12 was built by the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 95, in
May 1991. Some sites are adjacent to Lolo Creek.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 17 through September 9
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Sites 1 and 2 are not RV friendly.
Sites 9 and 10 are tent only. An RV waste station, available for
a fee, is at Lolo Hot Springs Resort near Lolo Pass on US Rt. 12.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 7
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Norton
VISIT DATE: 07/07/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Missoula
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Clinton
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Clinton, MT, take Interstate 90 east 4.7 miles to Rock Cr
Rd. (Exit 126). At end of exit ramp, turn right onto Rock Creek
Rd. and go 10.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
NOTE: Rock Creek Rd. goes from a wide paved roadway to dirt at
8.3 miles. It then deteriorates into a winding, single-lane road
with few turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,900 ft.
The campground has a circle configuration with walk-in sites in the
middle. The understory is grassy and shaded by
a mixture of Douglas firs, Ponderosa and Lodgepole pines. It is
adjacent to the "Blue Ribbon" Rock Creek with an informal trail
providing access to it. The sounds of running water and birds
add to the tranquility of this rustic campground. It is a good
location for fishing and wildlife viewing with sightings of Big
Horn Sheep, bear and moose. Limited groceries and
gas are located 10.9 miles away at the intersection of Rock Creek
Rd. and Interstate 90.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 10 through September 27.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 12
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 0
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown, Cutthroat and Bull trout and Whitefish. Bull
trout is catch and release.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Quartz Flat
VISIT DATE: 07/08/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/6/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Superior
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Superior
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Superior, MT, take I-90 east for 10.1 miles to rest area. Turn
into rest area and follow signs into the campground - GPS coordinates:
N47 04.755, W114 46.270
An alternate route is to take I-90 west from Missoula, MT for about 38
miles (from Exit 96) to the rest area. Turn into the rest area and
follow signs into campground - GPS coordinates: N47 04.669, W114 45.919.
NOTE: Access to campground from one side to the other is via a tunnel
with 14 foot clearance under I-90.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,900 ft.
The campground is located on both sides of I-90 at a rest Area (milepost
57). Loops A and C are on the westbound side while Loop G is on the
eastbound. A tunnel under I-90 connects both sides. Loop A is an RVer's
delight with all the campground's pull-throughs designed to accommodate
large recreation vehicles (RV). The parking aprons in Loop A are long and
level with threaded spigots scattered around the loop. Ponderosa pine
provide good shade. Loop C has a flush toilet, dump station and shorter
parking aprons tucked into an older stand of mature Ponderosa pine. Loops
A and C are on a ridge above Clark Fork (river) but only a few sites look
down on Clark Fork. Separation rather than vegetation provides fair to good
privacy between campsites. Loop G winds through a stand of younger
Ponderosa pines and is popular with tent campers. These sites are furtherest
from Clark Fork and closest to some train tracks. The campground is an
excellent location for an overnight stay and Clark Fork can be accessed via
the Quartz Flat Nature Trail (Loop C). Traffic noise can be distracting to
include the occasional train.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques and use the
bear-proof food storage lockers scattered around the campground.
NOTE: Loops B,D, E, and F are somebody's dream - not found in campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 21 through September 17
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 78
Total Sites: 78
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 78
No. Grilles on Sites: 78
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comment
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. RV waste stations are in Loop C and G
Loop A - parking aprons are 13' X 54' (all about same size)
Loop C - parking aprons are 14' X 42' (all about same size)
Loop G - parking aprons are 14' X 44' (all about same size)
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 6
Comments:
The flush toilets are located in Loop C and G.
WATER SPORTS
Clark Fork is a float river, but there is no put-in or take-out at
campground.
HIKING
Quartz Flat Nature Trail (loop, foot only) - 0.5 miles. Trail is
located off Loop C.
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow and Bull trout. Bull trout is catch and release. Clark Fork
is accessible from Clark Flat Nature Trail.
CAMPGROUND NAME: River Point
VISIT DATE: 07/09/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/6/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Seeley Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Seeley Lake
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Seeley Lake, MT, at intersection of State Rt. 83 and Boy Scout
Rd., take Boy Scout Rd. west 2 miles to campground sign. Turn
right at sign to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,000 ft.
The campground is a single loop with well spaced camping sites.
However, a lack of middlestory, which gives the campground an
open air feeling under large Western larch, provides only fair
privacy. Larger, double wide sites are along the Clearwater
River and are sunny. The other sites have narrow parking aprons
and better shade. None of the campsites are on Seeley Lake but
all are within walking distance of the lake and the swim/"water
play" area.
Possible day trip is the Clearwater River Canoe Trail #7777A.
This "trail" is a 3 1/2 mile paddle and offers excellent
opportunities for birdwatching, sight-seeing and photography.
Information about outfitters and equipment rental are available
from the Seeley Lake Chamber of Commerce (1-406-677-2880).
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through September 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 27
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station, with no
potable water, is available for a donation at Lindey's Prime
Steak House located near intersection of Boy Scout Rd and State
Rt. 83, Seeley Lake, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Seeley Lake is 1,000 acres. Some areas are restricted during May
and June for Loon nesting. The beech is grass and dirt.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat, Brown and Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass and Northern
pike
CAMPGROUND NAME: Seeley Lake
VISIT DATE: 07/09/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/6/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Seeley Lake
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Seeley Lake
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Seeley Lake, MT, at the intersection of State Rt. 83 and Boy
Scout Rd., take Boy Scout Rd. west 3.2 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,000 ft.
The campground is on the west shore of the natural Seeley Lake in
a stand of conifers, most of which are large Western larch. It
has two unnamed loops and a spur stretching along the Lake's
shore. This spur has tent sites that are either on the lakeshore
or overlook the lakes next to the swim/"water play area." One
loop overlooks a marsh which is lined by aspen and willow. The
other loop features large sites in a more open area under the
campground's large Western larch. It is separation rather than
vegetation that provides fair privacy between sites. Seeley Lake
is a nesting area for Loons, which are often heard by campers.
Possible day trip is the Clearwater River Canoe Trail #7777A.
This "trail" is a 3 1/2 mile paddle and offers excellent
opportunities for birdwatching, sight-seeing and photography.
Information about outfitters and equipment rental are available
from the Seeley Lake Chamber of Commerce (1-406-677-2880).
Bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through September 1.
NOTE: 2/9/2024 - Seeley Lake campground temporarily closed for water
system repair. Estimated opening July 1. Contact ranger district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 29
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 29
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station, with no
potable water, is available for a donation at Lindey's Prime
Steak House located near intersection of Boy Scout Rd and State
Rt. 83, Seeley Lake, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Seeley Lake is 1,000 acres. Jet skies are permitted but some
areas are restricted during May and June for Loon nesting. The
swim beach is sandy.
HIKING
Seth Diamond Interpretive Trail (loop, foot) - 0.6 miles
FISHING
Cutthroat, Brown and Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass and Northern
pike
CAMPGROUND NAME: Sloway
VISIT DATE: 07/08/1998
UPDATE DATE: 11/6/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Superior
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Superior
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Superior, MT, take I-90 west 4.1 miles to Exit 43 at Dry
Creek Rd. At end of exit ramp, turn right and go 0.3 miles to
stop sign. Turn left and go 3 miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,700 ft.
This attractive campground in a stand of mature Ponderosa pines
has two unnamed sections convenient to I-90. One section is for
recreational vehicles (RV) and equestrian campers only. This
section has most of the campground's pull-throughs which are
super long with enough space in between for a small portable
corral. A lack of middle and understory in this section result
is poor privacy between sites. The other section is available to
all campers and with sites widely separated and a middlestory of
deciduous plants, offer good privacy between sites. Although on
Clark Fork (river), there are only a few sites with a limited
view of water. The campground is a popular base camp for Clark
Fork flyfishing ethusiasts and rafters, kayakers, and canoeists.
The deciduous plants provide nice fall color. Traffic noise from
I-90 can be distracting. There is also a volleyball court. This
campground is one of the few "horse motel" campgrounds in the
Forest Service.
A possible day trip is to the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in
Haugan, MT (I-90, exit 16). It is one of the oldest U.S. Forest
Service nurseries in the West. A self-guided tour provides
insight to the nursery's history, its importance to the area's
recovery from the 1910 "Big Burn", and the contributions of Elers
Koch, Assistant Regional Forester and the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) enrollees at Camp Taft.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 19 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 27
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 12
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 62'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. The campground will accommodate
any size RV. An RV waste station is available for a fee at
Quartz Flat campground (national forest) at the rest area on I-
90, 10.1 miles east of Superior, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
Threaded spigot located in "RV-only" section.
WATER SPORTS
Clark Fork is a float river and there is primitive put-in/take-
out at campground.
HIKING
FISHING
Rainbow and Bull trout. Bull trout is catch and release.
Montana fishing license required.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Trout Creek
VISIT DATE: 07/08/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/20/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Superior
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Superior
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Superior, MT, take State Rt. 257 east 6.1 miles to campground
on left.
NOTE: Road changes to dirt in 5.9 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,900 ft.
The campground is adjacent to Trout Creek in heavily wooded area
of Western Larch, Ponderosa and some Alder. The understory and
middlestory are heavy with grass, shrubs and Alder which provide
seclusion between sites and nice fall color. This is a pretty
little rustic campground with the sound of Trout Creek always in
the background and fishing from some sites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 1 through September 22.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 23' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and all about same size. An RV waste
station is available for a fee at Quartz Flat campground
(national forest) at the rest area on I-90, 10.1 miles east of
Superior, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comment:
Water spigots are located only in the picnic area.
WATER SPORTS
Wading is possible in Trout Creek
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout
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