Grave Creek Campground is located 4 miles north of Fortine on road 7061. The
campground has 4 campsites with tables and fire rings and able to accomodate
up to a 20' rv. Amenities include vault toilets.

<p>Grave Creek Campground is located 4 miles north of Fortine on road 7061. The campground has 4 campsites with tables and fire rings and able to accomodate up to a 20' rv. Amenities include vault toilets.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Grave Creek Campground

## Overview

North Dickey Lake Campground is a beautiful campground next to scenic Dickey
Lake and several hiking and mountain biking trails. It's conveniently located
off the main highway and provides a secluded location for outdoor enjoyment. A
day use area is located at South Dickey Day use area, on the opposite side of
the lake.

## Recreation

The adjacent lake provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing, swimming
and water skiing. Anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon, kamloop and
rainbow trout. A grassy beach is also available at South Dickey Day Use area,
a popular swimming area on the lake.  
  
  
  
A variety of hiking trails begin in the area, including the accessible, half-
mile Dickey Lake Overlook Trail, which is also open to mountain biking. It
leads to a viewing platform with nice views of the lake. Another trail heads
from the campground to Mt. Marston.  
  
  
  
Educational programs are offered throughout the summer. A general store, with
fuel and groceries, is located about 3 miles to the north and a small
restaurant and coffee shop are located about 2 miles to the west of the
campground.

## Facilities

The campground offers 24 sites for tent and RV camping, but only five (5)
sites can be reserved. The rest are available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill.
Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but utility hookups
are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel.  
  
  
  
A dump station is available just north of Eureka on Highway 93, behind a gas
station.

## Natural Features

The campground is located in northwestern Montana on a hillside next to the
800-acre lake. It is nestled in a forest of larch and fir trees at an
elevation of about 3,100 feet.  
  
In the spring and early summer, the sound of the loon can often be heard from
the campground.

## Nearby Attractions

The campground is 20 miles from the United States-Canadian border, and 65
miles from the entrance to Glacier National Park.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>North Dickey Lake Campground is a beautiful campground next to scenic Dickey Lake and several hiking and mountain biking trails. It's conveniently located off the main highway and provides a secluded location for outdoor enjoyment. A day use area is located at South Dickey Day use area, on the opposite side of the lake.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The adjacent lake provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing. Anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon, kamloop and rainbow trout. A grassy beach is also available at South Dickey Day Use area, a popular swimming area on the lake.<br><br><br><br>A variety of hiking trails begin in the area, including the accessible, half-mile Dickey Lake Overlook Trail, which is also open to mountain biking. It leads to a viewing platform with nice views of the lake. Another trail heads from the campground to Mt. Marston.<br><br><br><br>Educational programs are offered throughout the summer. A general store, with fuel and groceries, is located about 3 miles to the north and a small restaurant and coffee shop are located about 2 miles to the west of the campground.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers 24 sites for tent and RV camping, but only five (5) sites can be reserved.  The rest are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel. <br><br><br><br>A dump station is available just north of Eureka on Highway 93, behind a gas station.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is located in northwestern Montana on a hillside next to the 800-acre lake. It is nestled in a forest of larch and fir trees at an elevation of about 3,100 feet.
<br/><br/>
In the spring and early summer, the sound of the loon can often be heard from the campground.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The campground is 20 miles from the United States-Canadian border, and 65 miles from the entrance to Glacier National Park.

N. Dickey Lake

N. Dickey Lake-Beach

N. Dickey Lake-Boat Ramp parking

N. Dickey Lake-Day Use Beach Area

N. Dickey Lake-Lake

N. Dickey Lake-Boat Ramp

North Dickey Lake

The Big Therriault Lake campground is located 12.5 air miles from Fortine. The
campground has 10 campsite, including one host site, with tables, fire rings
and able to accomodate up to a 32' rv. Amenities include potable water, vault
toilets, food storage boxes and boat ramp developed for small boats.

<p>The Big Therriault Lake campground is located 12.5 air miles from Fortine. The campground has 10 campsite, including one host site, with tables, fire rings and able to accomodate up to a 32' rv. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, food storage boxes and boat ramp developed for small boats.</p>

Big Therriault Lake Campground

## Overview

South Dickey Lake is a popular day use group picnic area on the shores of
beautiful Dickey Lake. It provides access to a grassy swimming beach. There
are 5 day use sites, but only one site can be reserved. All other sites are
first come-first serve.

## Recreation

The lake provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing, swimming and water
skiing. Anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon, kamloop and rainbow
trout. A grassy lawn gently slopes down to the lake.

## Facilities

The reservable group picnic area can accommodate up to 50 people and is
equipped with two tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault
toilets and potable drinking water are also provided. The swimming beach is
available for use, but is open to the public as well. This site is a day use
area, open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Overnight camping is not allowed. Visitors
who wish to stay overnight can make reservations at North Dickey Lake
Campground.

## Natural Features

The facility is located in northwestern Montana, next to 800-acre Dickey Lake.
Larch and fir trees surround the lake and dot the landscape at the picnic
area. It is situated at an elevation of about 3,100 feet. In the spring and
early summer, the sound of the loon can often be heard from the beach.

## Nearby Attractions

The facility is 20 miles from the United States-Canadian border, and 65 miles
from the entrance to Glacier National Park.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>South Dickey Lake is a popular day use group picnic area on the shores of beautiful Dickey Lake. It provides access to a grassy swimming beach. There are 5 day use sites, but only one site can be reserved.  All other sites are first come-first serve.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The lake provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing. Anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon, kamloop and rainbow trout. A grassy lawn gently slopes down to the lake.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The reservable group picnic area can accommodate up to 50 people and is equipped with two tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and potable drinking water are also provided. The swimming beach is available for use, but is open to the public as well. This site is a day use area, open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Overnight camping is not allowed. Visitors who wish to stay overnight can make reservations at North Dickey Lake Campground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The facility is located in northwestern Montana, next to 800-acre Dickey Lake. Larch and fir trees surround the lake and dot the landscape at the picnic area. It is situated at an elevation of about 3,100 feet. In the spring and early summer, the sound of the loon can often be heard from the beach.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The facility is 20 miles from the United States-Canadian border, and 65 miles from the entrance to Glacier National Park.

S. Dickey Lake Day Use

SOUTH DICKEY LAKE-Site 2

SOUTH DICKEY LAKE-Trail to Grassy Area from Site 2

South Dickey Lake

SOUTH DICKEY LAKE-Grassy Area

SOUTH DICKEY LAKE-Vault toilet

## Overview

## Recreation

## Facilities

## Natural Features

<h2>Overview</h2>

<h2>Recreation</h2>

<h2>Facilities</h2>

<h2>Natural Features</h2>

Mt. Wam Lookout Cabin Rental

The Tobacco River Campground is located approximately 5 miles west of Eureka
off Pidgeon Bridge Road 7277. The campground has 6 sites, tables and fire
rings. The access road is able to accomodate up to a 20' rv. Access and
campground roads are gravel. Amenities include a vault toilet and an
undeveloped boat ramp for small packable boats.

<p>The Tobacco River Campground is located approximately 5 miles west of Eureka off Pidgeon Bridge Road 7277. The campground has 6 sites, tables and fire rings. The access road is able to accomodate up to a 20' rv.  Access and campground roads are gravel. Amenities include a vault toilet and an undeveloped boat ramp for small packable boats.</p>

Tobacco River Campground

## Overview

Rexford Bench Recreation Area is the most highly developed camp area within
the Kootenai National Forest. Rexford Bench Campground has 54 sites, 30 are
first come-first serve and 24 can be reserved. Kamloops Terrace has 20 sites
and additional overflow parking. A high and low water boat ramp is available.
A day use area with swimming beach completes this popular area. It is a
popular destination for boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Koocanusa, and
hiking in the surrounding forest. Beautiful sandstone formations can be viewed
not far from the campground, and osprey and eagles can often be seen fishing
in the reservoir.

## Recreation

Fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities. Fishing derbies are held
several times each year and anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon,
whitefish and a variety of trout, among others.  
  
  
  
A variety of hiking trails begins in the campground, including a relatively
short interpretive trail that loops around the campground, and the Hoodoo
Trail, that leads to impressive sandstone formations that jut out from an
inlet along the lake. The Hoodoos can also be seen via boat. Several paths
lead from the campground to the adjacent beach, boat ramp and overflow parking
area.

## Facilities

The campground offers dozens of accessible, single-family sites for tent and
RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A
large overflow parking area is available for boat trailers and RVs.  
  
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible
flush toilets and drinking water are provided, but utility hookups are not
available. Campground roads and campsite spurs are paved. A campground host is
on-site.

## Natural Features

The campground is located on an arm of Lake Koocanusa in northwest Montana
near the Canadian border. The 46,500-acre reservoir has over 127 miles of
shoreline and is formed by 422' Libby Dam on the Kootenai River, which
stretches about 90 miles and into Canada. It is a large campground, situated
in a ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 2,470 feet.  
  
Osprey often fish around Libby Dam at sunset, making for enjoyable viewing
opportunities. Bald eagles can be seen hunting kokanee in the river and lake
during the fall. A variety of wildlife also makes its home in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

The Kootenai River, below Libby Dam, is a blue ribbon fishery. Guided tours of
the dam and powerhouse are offered at the visitor center throughout the
summer. Visitors also enjoy driving the 100-mile loop around the reservoir.
Several trails, including some that lead to scenic waterfalls, are located
along the route.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Rexford Bench Recreation Area is the most highly developed camp area within the Kootenai National Forest. Rexford Bench Campground has 54 sites, 30 are first come-first serve and 24 can be reserved. Kamloops Terrace has 20 sites and additional overflow parking. A high and low water boat ramp is available. A day use area with swimming beach completes this popular area. It is a popular destination for boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Koocanusa, and hiking in the surrounding forest. Beautiful sandstone formations can be viewed not far from the campground, and osprey and eagles can often be seen fishing in the reservoir.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities. Fishing derbies are held several times each year and anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon, whitefish and a variety of trout, among others. <br><br><br><br>A variety of hiking trails begins in the campground, including a relatively short interpretive trail that loops around the campground, and the Hoodoo Trail, that leads to impressive sandstone formations that jut out from an inlet along the lake. The Hoodoos can also be seen via boat. Several paths lead from the campground to the adjacent beach, boat ramp and overflow parking area.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers dozens of accessible, single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A large overflow parking area is available for boat trailers and RVs. <br>  <br>Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Campground roads and campsite spurs are paved. A campground host is on-site.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is located on an arm of Lake Koocanusa in northwest Montana near the Canadian border. The 46,500-acre reservoir has over 127 miles of shoreline and is formed by 422' Libby Dam on the Kootenai River, which stretches about 90 miles and into Canada. It is a large campground, situated in a ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 2,470 feet.
<br/><br/>
Osprey often fish around Libby Dam at sunset, making for enjoyable viewing opportunities. Bald eagles can be seen hunting kokanee in the river and lake during the fall. A variety of wildlife also makes its home in the area.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Kootenai River, below Libby Dam, is a blue ribbon fishery. Guided tours of the dam and powerhouse are offered at the visitor center throughout the summer. Visitors also enjoy driving the 100-mile loop around the reservoir. Several trails, including some that lead to scenic waterfalls, are located along the route.

Koocanusa Reservoir as see from the Rexford Bench Boat Ramp

Koocanusa Reservoir

Beach

Kamloops Site 10 & 11

Boat Ramp

Trail Bridge from Boat Ramp to Beach

REXFORD BENCH

Rexford Bench

Portions of the beach and recreation area at the Rexford Bench Campground and
Beach will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 13th while much needed
improvements take place on the existing and outdated water and wastewater
system at the popular recreation site. Closed areas include the beach and
recreation area above the high-water mark and all amenities, including flush
restrooms, within that area. As well as, overflow parking at Kamloops will
also be closed during the project. To view the full closure order and map,
please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/kootenai/alerts/rexford-bench-beach-
area-temporary-closure

<p>Portions of the beach and recreation area at the Rexford Bench Campground and Beach will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 13th while much needed improvements take place on the existing and outdated water and wastewater system at the popular recreation site. Closed areas include the beach and recreation area above the high-water mark and all amenities, including flush restrooms, within that area. As well as, overflow parking at Kamloops will also be closed during the project. To view the full closure order and map, please visit <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/kootenai/alerts/rexford-bench-beach-area-temporary-closure" rel="nofollow">https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/kootenai/alerts/rexford-bench-beach-area-temporary-closure</a></p>

The Swisher Lake Campground is located 8 miles northwest of Eureka on Sophie
Bay road 7160. The campground has 4 sites with tables and fire rings.
Amenities include a vault toilet, hitching rack and easy access to the lake.
The access road to the campground is 0.42 miles long and closed to all
motorized traffic. This campground is popular with horsemen and hikers.

<p>The Swisher Lake Campground is located 8 miles northwest of Eureka on Sophie Bay road 7160. The campground has 4 sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include a vault toilet, hitching rack and easy access to the lake. The access road to the campground is 0.42 miles long and closed to all motorized traffic. This campground is popular with horsemen and hikers.</p>

Swisher Lake Campground

## Overview

McGuire Mountain Lookout was originally constructed in 1923 and was actively
used as an observation point for detecting forest fires for over 20 years
before it was abandoned around 1944. The structure was later renovated between
1983 and 1998 and is now available for rent for up to four people.  
  
McGuire Mountain is located approximately 14 miles southwest of Eureka. Access
to the lookout requires a 2.5 mile hike from the parking area at Little Sutton
Mountain; visitor arrival is dependent on road and weather conditions.

## Recreation

Backpacking opportunities abound in the area surrounding McGuire Mountain.
Take trail #446 past the lookout and enjoy many more miles of scenic views.  
  
A day trip to Koocanusa Reservoir offers visitors the option of biking,
fishing, hiking or boating around the lake. Trail #90, which starts just off
of the Koocanusa Reservoir on Hwy 37, follows McGuire Creek closely for a
scenic hike along the water.  
  
Because the McGuire Lookout is surrounded by windows on top of one of the
area's tallest summits (almost 7,000 feet), visitors have the best views of
the sunrise and sunset over the surrounding cabinet mountains.

## Facilities

The lookout is a 12 x 12 foot wood-frame cabin with a pyramidal-shaped roof.
On top of the roof there is a pyramidal-shaped cupola and a wooden ladder
inside the cabin leading up to it. Windows completely surround the structure,
providing a 360-degree view of the surrounding area.  
  
The rustic-style cabin is not wired for electricity. The main room is equipped
with a modern wood stove, 2 twin size bed boards (no mattresses), a table, a
bench, a shovel, a bucket and cleaning gear. Firewood is provided, but the
supply cannot be guaranteed.  
  
There is no water available at the lookout and water sources in the area are
limited. There is a toilet provided outside the lookout. Guests are advised to
bring plenty of their own drinking water.  
  
In addition to water, several supplies are needed to ensure a comfortable
stay. Sleeping bags and pads, cooking equipment, toilet paper, lanterns, food
supplies and matches are recommended.

## Natural Features

The McGuire Mountain Lookout is located in the Rexford Ranger district within
the Koocanusa Area, which is primarily centered along the narrow 90-mile
Koocanusa Reservoir, formed by the Libby Dam.  
  
The Koocanusa Reservoir is the major recreation attraction in the area and
contains a large and stable population of Kookanee salmon, Kamloops (rainbow)
trout, bull trout, West slope cutthroat trout and burbot.  
  
The Koocanusa Area is the perfect setting for year round recreational
attractions, including: fishing, water sports, rock and ice climbing, and
driving for pleasure, especially during the fall Western Larch color change.

## Nearby Attractions

Two paved highways running adjacent to the reservoir and extending from Eureka
to Libby have been designated by the Forest Service as a Scenic Byway.  
  
Traffic is light and views along the roadways are memorable, including
glimpses of the Ural-Tweed Big Horn Sheep herd, located on the eastern side of
the reservoir along Hwy 37.

<h2>Overview</h2>
McGuire Mountain Lookout was originally constructed in 1923 and was actively used as an observation point for detecting forest fires for over 20 years before it was abandoned around 1944. The structure was later renovated between 1983 and 1998 and is now available for rent for up to four people. 
<br/><br/>
McGuire Mountain is located approximately 14 miles southwest of Eureka. Access to the lookout requires a 2.5 mile hike from the parking area at Little Sutton Mountain;  visitor arrival is dependent on road and weather conditions.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Backpacking opportunities abound in the area surrounding McGuire Mountain. Take trail #446 past the lookout and enjoy many more miles of scenic views. 
<br/><br/>
A day trip to Koocanusa Reservoir offers visitors the option of biking, fishing, hiking or boating around the lake. Trail #90, which starts just off of the Koocanusa Reservoir on Hwy 37, follows McGuire Creek closely for a scenic hike along the water. 
<br/><br/>
Because the McGuire Lookout is surrounded by windows on top of one of the area's tallest summits (almost 7,000 feet), visitors have the best views of the sunrise and sunset over the surrounding cabinet mountains.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The lookout is a 12 x 12 foot wood-frame cabin with a pyramidal-shaped roof. On top of the roof there is a pyramidal-shaped cupola and a wooden ladder inside the cabin leading up to it. Windows completely surround the structure, providing a 360-degree view of the surrounding area.
<br/><br/>
The rustic-style cabin is not wired for electricity. The main room is equipped with a modern wood stove, 2 twin size bed boards (no mattresses), a table, a bench, a shovel, a bucket and cleaning gear. Firewood is provided, but the supply cannot be guaranteed. 
<br/><br/>
There is no water available at the lookout and water sources in the area are limited. There is a toilet provided outside the lookout. Guests are advised to bring plenty of their own drinking water. 
<br/><br/>
In addition to water, several supplies are needed to ensure a comfortable stay. Sleeping bags and pads, cooking equipment, toilet paper, lanterns, food supplies and matches are recommended.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The McGuire Mountain Lookout is located in the Rexford Ranger district within the Koocanusa Area, which is primarily centered along the narrow 90-mile Koocanusa Reservoir, formed by the Libby Dam.
<br/><br/>
The Koocanusa Reservoir is the major recreation attraction in the area and contains a large and stable population of Kookanee salmon, Kamloops (rainbow) trout, bull trout, West slope cutthroat trout and burbot. 
<br/><br/>
The Koocanusa Area is the perfect setting for year round recreational attractions, including: fishing, water sports, rock and ice climbing, and driving for pleasure, especially during the fall Western Larch color change.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Two paved highways running adjacent to the reservoir and extending from Eureka to Libby have been designated by the Forest Service as a Scenic Byway. 
<br/><br/>
Traffic is light and views along the roadways are memorable, including glimpses of the Ural-Tweed Big Horn Sheep herd, located on the eastern side of the reservoir along Hwy 37.

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