The Lake Creek Campground is located approximately 32 miles southwest of Libby
off the West Fisher road. The campground has 4 sites all with tent pads,
tables and fire rings and able to accomodate up to a 32' rv. There are also 4
dispersed campsites. Campground roads and and parking spurs are gravel or
native material. Amenities include potable water and vault toilets.

<p>The Lake Creek Campground is located approximately 32 miles southwest of Libby off the West Fisher road. The campground has 4 sites all with tent pads, tables and fire rings and able to accomodate up to a 32' rv. There are also 4 dispersed campsites. Campground roads and and parking spurs are gravel or native material. Amenities include potable water and vault toilets.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Lake Creek Campground

Howard Lake campground is located south of Libby on road 4779. The campground
has 10 sites (3 pull thru's) including one host site with tables and fire
rings. Camground roads and parking spurs are gravel. Amentities include vault
toilets and swimming beach. There are 2 day use sites with fire rings and
picnic tables near the beach area.

The camphost may close the gate to the campground each evening at 10:00 pm and
open it again at 7:00 am. The gate closes for the season on December 1st and
is opened again when access permits.

Howard Lake and Howard Creek were prospected and named after the Howard
brothers, Alfred and Benjamin. These two were among some of the the earliest
miners to file and work claims on Upper Libby Creek from 1885 to 1915 when at
the age of 80 Benjamin died.

<p>Howard Lake campground is located south of Libby on road 4779. The campground has 10 sites (3 pull thru's) including one host site with tables and fire rings.  Camground roads and parking spurs are gravel.  Amentities include vault toilets and swimming beach. There are 2 day use sites with fire rings and picnic tables near the beach area.</p><p>The camphost may close the gate to the campground each evening at 10:00 pm and open it again at 7:00 am. The gate closes for the season on December 1st and is opened again when access permits.</p><p>Howard Lake and Howard Creek were prospected and named after the Howard brothers, Alfred and Benjamin. These two were among some of the the earliest miners to file and work claims on Upper Libby Creek from 1885 to 1915 when at the age of 80 Benjamin died.</p>

Howard Lake Campground

The Pleasant Valley Campground is located approximately 32 miles southwest of
Libby on Highway 2. The campground has 7 sites tables and fire rings and able
to accommodate up to a 32' rv. There is also 2 stock campsites with feed bins
and a corrals. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel or native
material. Amenities include vault toilets.

<p>The Pleasant Valley Campground is located approximately 32 miles southwest of Libby on Highway 2. The campground has 7 sites tables and fire rings and able to accommodate up to a 32' rv. There is also 2 stock campsites with feed bins and a corrals. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel or native material. Amenities include vault toilets.</p>

Pleasant Valley Campground

The Sylvan Lake Campground is located southeast of Libby on road 154. The
campground has 5 sites with tables and fire rings. Campground roads and
parking spurs are of native soil. Amenities include a vault toilet.

<p>The Sylvan Lake Campground is located southeast of Libby on road 154. The campground has 5 sites with tables and fire rings.  Campground roads and parking spurs are of native soil. Amenities include a vault toilet.</p>

Sylvan Lake Campground

The North Shore Campground is located about 4 miles north of Trout Creek off
Hwy 200 on North Shore Road. The campground has 16 (3 pull thru's) sites
including one host site, with tables and fire rings and able to accomodate up
to a 40' rv. Campground roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Amenities
include a campground host, potable water, vault toilets and a fully developed
boat launch with dock and boat parking. There are 6 picnic sites with picnic
tables (2 with covers) near the boat ramp for day use only.

<p>The North Shore Campground is located about 4 miles north of Trout Creek off Hwy 200 on North Shore Road. The campground has 16 (3 pull thru's) sites including one host site, with tables and fire rings and able to accomodate up to a 40' rv.  Campground roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Amenities include a campground host, potable water, vault toilets and a fully developed boat launch with dock and boat parking. There are 6 picnic sites with picnic tables (2 with covers) near the boat ramp for day use only.</p>

North Shore Campground

## Overview

The Bull River Guard Station was built in 1908 as the Ranger's house and
office. This structure was a primary ranger station from 1908 to 1920,
surviving the legendary 1910 fires that swept through the area. The cabin was
home to Granville "Granny" Gordon (District Ranger), his wife and three
daughters.  
  
Full vehicle access to the cabin depends on weather conditions. The road is
normally plowed within 1 mile of the cabin during winter months.

## Recreation

The Bull River is 24.7 miles long from its headwaters to where it meets the
Cabinet Gorge Reservoir. Fish species include westslope cutthroat trout, large
scale sucker and mountain whitefish. Visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife and
Parks website for fishing regulations and hunting seasons and permits.  
  
Hikers might be interested in two excellent day hiking options located near
the guard station: the Pilick Ridge Trail #1036 and the Berray Mountain Trail
#967. Both lead to lookouts with impressive views of the Cabinet Mountains.
The Berray Mountain Lookout tower, built in the 1930's, is listed on the
National Historic Lookout Register.  
  
For those interested in horseback riding, there is plenty of opportunity to
explore the surrounding land. Stock animals are not allowed in the cabin area,
but visitors may tie up across the road or 50 yards behind the station. As
always, certified weed free hay is required on all Forest Service lands.

## Facilities

The two-story cabin spans 700 square feet and is equipped with period
furniture, including three full beds and two single beds with mattresses. The
cabin can accommodate a maximum of 8 people and does require guests to bring a
few of their own supplies to ensure a comfortable stay.  
  
  
  
In addition to the beds, the cabin features a sitting room with chairs and a
kitchen/dining room with a hutch, table and chairs and electric range.  
  
  
  
The space is heated with a forced air electric furnace, and comes with some
cleaning supplies. There is no indoor plumbing at the cabin; an outhouse with
vault toilet is located nearby. A horse corral is located behind the cabin.  
  
  
  
Drinking water is also not available; guests must bring plenty of their own.

## Natural Features

The Bull River Guard Station is located in the Cabinet Mountain Range near the
East Fork of the Bull River in the Kootenai National Forest.  
  
The Cabinet Mountains were named by early French settlers who thought the
mountains had a cabinet-like appearance when viewed from the valley floor.  
  
The cabin is located minutes from from the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness area
which is home to a large range of wildlife from the high rocks of the mountain
goat, mountain sheep, pika and golden eagle, to the lower slopes and brushy
canyon bottoms of the beaver, woodrat, and beautiful Western Tanager.  
  
Fall foliage in this area is truly stunning with a wonderful assortment of
Mountain Maple scarlets, Mountain Ash reds, Alder browns, and the Larch golden
yellows.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Bull River Guard Station was built in 1908 as the Ranger's house and office. This structure was a primary ranger station from 1908 to 1920, surviving the legendary 1910 fires that swept through the area. The cabin was home to Granville "Granny" Gordon (District Ranger), his wife and three daughters. 
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Full vehicle access to the cabin depends on weather conditions. The road is normally plowed within 1 mile of the cabin during winter months. <h2>Recreation</h2>
The Bull River is 24.7 miles long from its headwaters to where it meets the Cabinet Gorge Reservoir. Fish species include westslope cutthroat trout, large scale sucker and mountain whitefish. Visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website for <a href="http://fwp.mt.gov/" rel="nofollow">fishing regulations and hunting seasons and permits</a>.
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Hikers might be interested in two excellent day hiking options located near the guard station: the Pilick Ridge Trail #1036 and the Berray Mountain Trail #967. Both lead to lookouts with impressive views of the Cabinet Mountains. The Berray Mountain Lookout tower, built in the 1930's, is listed on the National Historic Lookout Register.
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For those interested in horseback riding, there is plenty of opportunity to explore the surrounding land. Stock animals are not allowed in the cabin area, but visitors may tie up across the road or 50 yards behind the station. As always, certified weed free hay is required on all Forest Service lands.
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The two-story cabin spans 700 square feet and is equipped with period furniture, including three full beds and two single beds with mattresses. The cabin can accommodate a maximum of 8 people and does require guests to bring a few of their own supplies to ensure a comfortable stay. <br><br><br><br>In addition to the beds, the cabin features a sitting room with chairs and a kitchen/dining room with a hutch, table and chairs and electric range. <br><br><br><br>The space is heated with a forced air electric furnace, and comes with some cleaning supplies. There is no indoor plumbing at the cabin; an outhouse with vault toilet is located nearby. A horse corral is located behind the cabin.<br><br><br><br>Drinking water is also not available; guests must bring plenty of their own.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Bull River Guard Station is located in the Cabinet Mountain Range near the East Fork of the Bull River in the Kootenai National Forest. 
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The Cabinet Mountains were named by early French settlers who thought the mountains had a cabinet-like appearance when viewed from the valley floor. 
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The cabin is located minutes from from the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness area which is home to a large range of wildlife from the high rocks of the mountain goat, mountain sheep, pika and golden eagle, to the lower slopes and brushy canyon bottoms of the beaver, woodrat, and beautiful Western Tanager.
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Fall foliage in this area is truly stunning with a wonderful assortment of Mountain Maple scarlets, Mountain Ash reds, Alder browns, and the Larch golden yellows.

BULL RIVER GUARD STATION

Kitchen Hutch

Downstairs Bedroom - Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2 - Twin Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 1 - Double Bed

Kitchen

Bull River Guard Station

Living Room

The Willow Creek Campground is appoximately 19 miles northeast of Trout Creek
on road 154. The campground has 6 sites all with tent pads, tables and fire
rings and able to accomodate up to a 40' rv. Campground roads and parking
spurs are gravel. Amenities include vault toilets.

<p>The Willow Creek Campground is appoximately 19 miles northeast of Trout Creek on road 154. The campground has 6 sites all with tent pads, tables and fire rings and able to accomodate up to a 40' rv. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel. Amenities include vault toilets.</p>

Willow Creek Campground

The Marten Creek Campground is located approximately 9 miles north of Trout
Creek. The campground has 6 developed sites (4 with shelters) tables and fire
rings, and able to accomodate up to a 32' rv. One of these sites is able to
accomodate a group of up to 45 people and the larger shelter has 3 tables
underneath the pavilion. Amenities include vault toilets, gravel roads
throughout, developed boat launch and dock.

<p>The Marten Creek Campground is located approximately 9 miles north of Trout Creek. The campground has 6 developed sites (4 with shelters) tables and fire rings, and able to accomodate up to a 32' rv. One of these sites is able to accomodate a group of up to 45 people and the larger shelter has 3 tables underneath the pavilion. Amenities include vault toilets, gravel roads throughout, developed boat launch and dock.</p>

Marten Creek Campground

## Overview

Bull River Pavilion offers an excellent view of the Bull River and surrounding
forest. It's located right in the thick of a variety of recreational
opportunities and provides a large group with the perfect place to picnic in
northwestern Montana.

## Recreation

The rivers give visitors ample opportunity for fishing, swimming and boating.
Large and smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow and brown trout and squawfish can be
found in the clear, cool waters. Boating, sailing and water skiing are also
popular activities on the reservoir.  
  
Visitors enjoy tours of the Noxon Rapids Dam, which is located less than 10
miles southeast of the pavilion. It is an earthen, gravity-type, hydroelectric
dam that has been in operation for more than 50 years.

## Facilities

The accessible pavilion can accommodate up to 100 people, has space for up to
5 camping vehicles and approximately 7 single vehicles. A camping unit is
defined as a car, truck motor home or bus with a towed boat trailer or car.
Remember, do not block traffic in the parking loop to maintain access for
emergency vehicles.

Electricity is available within the structure. It is also equipped with picnic
tables, campfire rings and grills. Accessible vault toilet and drinking water
are provided. A camping vehicle is defined as a car, truck motor home or bus
with a towed boat trailer or car.  
  
The adjacent campground offers over a dozen accessible sites for tent and RV
camping. A boat ramp, fishing dock and access to the reservoir are available
within the campground. All parking surfaces are gravel.

## Natural Features

The pavilion is located in a wooded area at the confluence of the Bull River
and the Clark Fork River. The rivers empty into 3,200-acre Cabinet Gorge
Reservoir, at an elevation of about 2,200 feet. A variety of trees forest the
area, including cedar and Douglas fir.

## Nearby Attractions

<h2>Overview</h2>
Bull River Pavilion offers an excellent view of the Bull River and surrounding forest. It's located right in the thick of a variety of recreational opportunities and provides a large group with the perfect place to picnic in northwestern Montana.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The rivers give visitors ample opportunity for fishing, swimming and boating. Large and smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow and brown trout and squawfish can be found in the clear, cool waters. Boating, sailing and water skiing are also popular activities on the reservoir.<br><br>Visitors enjoy tours of the Noxon Rapids Dam, which is located less than 10 miles southeast of the pavilion. It is an earthen, gravity-type, hydroelectric dam that has been in operation for more than 50 years.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The accessible pavilion can accommodate up to 100 people, has space for up to 5 camping vehicles and approximately 7 single vehicles. A camping unit is defined as a car, truck motor home or bus with a towed boat trailer or car. Remember, do not block traffic in the parking loop to maintain access for emergency vehicles.</p>
<p>Electricity is available within the structure. It is also equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Accessible vault toilet and drinking water are provided. A camping vehicle is defined as a car, truck motor home or bus with a towed boat trailer or car.<br><br>The adjacent campground offers over a dozen accessible sites for tent and RV camping. A boat ramp, fishing dock and access to the reservoir are available within the campground. All parking surfaces are gravel.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The pavilion is located in a wooded area at the confluence of the Bull River and the Clark Fork River. The rivers empty into 3,200-acre Cabinet Gorge Reservoir, at an elevation of about 2,200 feet. A variety of trees forest the area, including cedar and Douglas fir.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

BULL RIVER PAVILION

BULL RIVER

Bull River Pavilion-Table

Bull River Pavilion

Bull River Pavilion - Fire Pit

Bull River Pavilion - Water Spigot

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water and trash outage. Please bring
all the water you'll need for your visit, including drinking water. Plan on
practicing pack-in/pack-out Leave No Trace Principles.

<p>Our facility is experiencing a temporary water and trash outage. Please bring all the water you'll need for your visit, including drinking water. Plan on practicing pack-in/pack-out Leave No Trace Principles.</p>

Our facility is currently experiencing a temporary water outage. Please visit
our website or contact the facility for additional information.

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The Bad Medicine Campground is located 25 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56, at
the south end of Bull Lake.The campground has 18 sites including one host
site, with tables and fire rings, most offering an average length of 32'.
Campground roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Amenities include
potable water, vault toilets and a fully developed boat ramp with dock. There
are 6 picnic sites with tables and fire rings near the boat ramp for day use
only. A security gate is closed at 10:00 pm and opened at 07:00 am daily be
the camphost.

<p>The Bad Medicine Campground is located 25 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56, at the south end of Bull Lake.The campground has 18 sites including one host site, with tables and fire rings, most offering an average length of 32'. Campground roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets and a fully developed boat ramp with dock. There are 6 picnic sites with tables and fire rings near the boat ramp for day use only. A security gate is closed at 10:00 pm and opened at 07:00 am daily be the camphost.</p>

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