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.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 1:38PM MDT until March 14 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 5000 feet. There is the likelihood of ongoing major winter weather impacts. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches in the lower elevations, 6 to 12 inches over Lost Trail and Lolo Passes, with 2 feet in the high terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Lolo Pass and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher passes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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…
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. It also…
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 Management Plan (November 2003).
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).
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. The closure will start February 1st of each year and continue until it has been determined that no raptors are nesting in the area or until…
Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Bitterroot National Forest, described further below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as…
Avalanche Warning issued March 13 at 7:14AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
AVWMSO The following message is transmitted at the request of West Central Montana Avalanche Center Missoula MT. ...AVALANCHE WARNING ISSUED BY THE WEST CENTRAL MONTANA AVALANCHE CENTER... 07:06 MDT Fri Mar 13 2026 The West Central Montana Avalanche Center in Missoula has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ006 (MTZ006)...MTZ043 (MTZ043) * WHAT...Continued heavy snowfall in the mountains is creating dangerous avalanche conditions. * WHERE...The mountains above Seeley Lake, the Rattlesnake, and the Bitterroot mountains from Lolo Pass to Lost Trail Pass. * WHEN...In effect from Fri 07:06 MDT to Sat 06:00 MDT. * IMPACTS...3-5 feet of new snow with more expected today has created High avalanche danger. Large natural and human-triggered avalanches are likely. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Avalanches may run long distances and can run into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. Consult https://missoulaavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
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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