Fishtrap Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Water service ended September 22, and vault toilets closed October 21. Restrooms reopen in late April. The campground remains accessible year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no services during winter months.
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.
R1-2023-02 - 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.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathe
Deer Creek Bridge Closure - Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event the Deer Creek Bridge on the Superior Ranger District was severely damaged and is unsafe for travel. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
Ward Creek Road Closure- Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event a portion of the Ward Creek Road is closed. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
25-021-Lolo-D4 Stony Creek Cutoff Closure
The Stony Creek Cutoff Road (Road #5490) is closed for protection of Forest Service stock.
241-023-Lolo-D3 Plant Creek Road Closure
Motor vehicles are prohibited on a portion of Plant Creek Road, National Forest System Road 2132, due to damage following the Miller Peak Fire on the Missoula Ranger District.
About
Located in the remote Thompson River area of Lolo National Forest, Fishtrap Lake Campground provides a primitive camping experience on a flat bench above scenic Fishtrap Lake. At an elevation of 4,100 feet, the 5-acre campground encompasses 13 first-come, first-served campsites scattered among open, sunny areas with some tree coverage. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with RV pull-through sites available for larger rigs. The campground offers excellent recreational opportunities centered around Fishtrap Lake. Non-motorized boating is permitted on the lake, which is stocked with trout and native trout species. Anglers can fish from shore, wade in the shallows, or use float tubes to access deeper waters using fly, spin, or bait fishing methods. The nearby Fishtrap Lake Trail #1104 provides an easy, relaxing walk through diverse forest types with views of both Fishtrap and Upper Fishtrap lakes, where wildlife such as moose, beavers, osprey, and deer are commonly spotted. This is a pack-in, pack-out campground with limited amenities. A hand pump provides drinking water through September, and vault toilets are available through late October. Access requires navigating narrow Forest Service roads, making this a destination for those seeking a more secluded camping experience. The campground sees light usage, providing a peaceful setting for fishing, hiking, and enjoying the natural surroundings of northwest Montana.
Directions
From Thompson Falls, travel 5 miles east on Highway 200. Turn left (north) onto the paved Thompson River Road. Travel 15 miles north, then turn left (west) on Fishtrap Creek Road #516 for 14 miles. Turn left (west) on Forest Service Road #7593 for 2 miles; road is narrow. Campground is 200 feet beyond the lake access.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 826-3821 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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