Gold Rush Campground And Trailhead
Open for the 2026 season as of May 5. The vault toilet closes October 31. No reservations; first-come, first-served only.
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
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.
R1-2023-02 - 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
Gold Rush Campground sits in a forested, shady canyon bottom along a stream in the Plains/Thompson Falls area of Lolo National Forest. The primitive campground offers a peaceful setting for tent camping and provides access to the Gold Rush Trail, which begins near campsite #4 and climbs steeply to the CC Divide. This is a no-fee, first-come, first-served campground with no reservations. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring. A vault toilet is available on site but closes October 31. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available. Pets are allowed but must be kept on leash; horses and pack animals are prohibited.
Directions
From Thompson Falls, travel west on Prospect Creek Road for 2 miles. Turn left (east) on Cherry Creek Road. Turn right (south) on Dry Creek Road #352 for 6 miles. Campground is on the right (west) side near the 6-mile marker.
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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 826-3821 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Gold Rush Campground Page |
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