View from the Bull River Pavilion

Bull River Pavilion

Open

The campground gate opens May 1 and the facility operates with staff from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Gate closes December 1, or earlier with heavy snow. Reservations available via Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Kootenai National Forest

Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition

This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho

Kootenai National Forest

Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region

It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.

Kootenai National Forest

R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order

Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.

About

Bull River Pavilion is a reservable group facility nestled in a wooded area at the confluence of the Bull River and Clark Fork River in northwestern Montana. The pavilion offers spectacular views of the surrounding forest dominated by cedar and Douglas fir at approximately 2,200 feet elevation. It can accommodate groups of up to 100 people and provides parking for 5 camping vehicles and 7 single vehicles on gravel surfaces. The accessible pavilion features electricity within the structure, picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills. An accessible vault toilet and drinking water from a hand pump are provided. The facility is located at the back of Bull River Campground, giving visitors access to a fully developed boat launch with a dock on 3,200-acre Cabinet Gorge Reservoir. The rivers provide excellent fishing opportunities for large and smallmouth bass, perch, rainbow and brown trout. Visitors can also enjoy tours of the Noxon Rapids Dam, located less than 10 miles southeast. Nearby Trout Creek offers additional services including dump facilities, showers, laundry, gas, ice, and a store.

Directions

From Trout Creek travel northwest to mile marker 11.2 on Highway 200, 0.7 miles east of the junction with Highway 56. The Highway 200 mile markers begin at the Montana/Idaho border. Bull River Pavilion is located at the back of Bull River Campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $75 - $150

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (406) 827-3533

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

View from the Bull River Pavilion
Bull River Campground Pavilion
Bull River Campground Pavilion
Bull River Campground Pavilion
Bull River Campground Pavilion
Bull River Campground Pavilion

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