Fales Flat Campground
Closed — Closed for the season due to snow. The campground operates seasonally and closes when snow arrives, typically in late fall or early winter. Reservations for the group site can be made up to 12 months in advance for the summer season.
R1-2024-01 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.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
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, and South Dakota.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Salmon Wild and Scenic River: Occupancy and Use
This order enacts visitor use restrictions for activities within the 80-mile-long wild segment of the Salmon Wild & Scenic River corridor, including a one-quarter mile buffer from the river, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Manag
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
Annual Mill Creek Area Climbing Closure
The Stevensville Ranger District is reminding everyone of the annual climbing closure in the Mill Creek area to allow for nesting of cliff-dwelling raptors.
Trapping prohibited within 150' of groomed cross country ski trails
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulation 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited as described below, within the Darby Ranger District on the Bitterroot National Forest.
Bass Creek Recreation Area
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following are prohibited within the Bass Creek Recreation of the Stevensville Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest.
About
Fales Flat Campground is located in a spacious meadow at the base of Nez Perce Pass along the Nez Perce Fork of the Bitterroot River in the Bitterroot National Forest. This area holds historical significance, believed to have been used by the Nez Perce Nimi'ipuu tribe during their travels to buffalo country in eastern Montana. The campground is particularly well-suited for groups and equestrian campers, offering one large group site that can accommodate 15 to 100 people, along with a few first-come, first-served individual and equestrian sites. The campground sits at the gateway to some exceptional wilderness areas. Three trails originate near the campground, including the Watchtower Trail and Sheephead Creek Trail which provide access to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and can be hiked as a loop. A steep 2-mile trail leads to the historic Bare Cone Lookout. Nez Perce Pass sits at the Montana/Idaho stateline and offers interpretive information and trailhead access to both the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Areas. The Nez Perce Fork runs alongside the campground, providing opportunities for fly fishing and wading. With its combination of historical significance, wilderness access, and equestrian amenities, Fales Flat serves as an ideal base camp for exploring this remote section of the Bitterroot National Forest.
Directions
From Darby, travel south on Highway 93 for about four miles. Turn onto Highway 473 and continue southwest for 14 miles. Turn west onto Forest Road 468 and continue about 12 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3269 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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