Mcgregor Lake Campground

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12577 Hwy 37
Libby, MT 59923

Overview

McGregor Lake Campground is located approximately 53 miles southeast of Libby, Montana, on Highway 2 at the west end of McGregor Lake in the Kootenai National Forest. This area is about halfway between Libby and Kalispell in the heart of the Thompson Chain of Lakes, a premier fishing and hunting area.

Recreation

McGregor Lake is host to a prime mackinaw trout population and offers excellent opportunities for a trophy-size catch. There is a boat ramp on-site for access to the lake. Swimming and water skiing are also popular activities. Hikers can walk the 2.9-mile McGregor Lake Shoreline Trail.

Facilities

The campground has 27 sites, including one host site, all with tables and fire rings. Most sites offer an average length of 32 feet. Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are available during the peak season. The campground campsites are not currently on the reservation system. The reservable group site is available for large groups, this site is a 120' x 140' gravel parking area. Tables and fire ring are located within the site. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov Day use picnic sites with tables and fire rings are located near the beach.

Natural Features

At an elevation of 3,900 feet, the campground is nestled among young pines at the west end of McGregor Lake in the Fisher River Area. The lake spans 1,240 acres, making it the largest lake in the Kootenai National Forest. The Fisher River Area is the watershed formed by the four forks (West, East, Silver Butte, Pleasant Valley) of the Fisher River and Wolf Creek. Within it is the Thompson Chain of Lakes, which consists of more than 20 lakes.

Camp site features

Across 28 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 1 of 28 sites
Water hookups: 1 of 28 sites
Fire pit: all 28 sites
Picnic table: all 28 sites
Pets allowed: all 28 sites
Group sites: 2 of 28 sites
Longest RV: 60 ft
Largest party: 25 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent

Directions

From Libby, MT, take US Route 2 east 53 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground. An alternate route is to take US Route 2 west from Kalispell, MT, for 32 miles to campground entrance.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

8 reviews

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Krysta S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Clean group site, private bathroom, Sherry was a great host. Bring a wagon to haul stuff to beach.

Dave W

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Reviewed a year ago

We love staying at McGregor campground, the camp host is absolutely amazing, we love her! This time we were disappointed due to we were unable to use the lake due to the algae but still had a good time,

Lacy S

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Reviewed 2 years ago

We rented the group campsite. It was spacious and no neighbors. The camp host was friendly and made us feel welcome.

Charles S

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Krysta S

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Love the camp host! All was clean, other campers respectful of beach.

Dave W

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Reviewed 3 years ago

We had a very nice stay at the group site. The host is super friendly, very helpful and courteous !! Was nice to be able to utilize the day use area this year since it was closed last year due to bear activity (darn bears :) ) Already made a reservation for next summer.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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