Howard Lake Campground
The campground typically opens around May 1 when road access permits and operates through Labor Day, with the gate closing for the season on December 1. The camp host may close the gate nightly from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. A 16-day stay limit applies. Some sites are reservable via Recreation.gov's Loop Scan and Pay system.
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
Howard Lake Campground is a small, scenic campground tucked into the Kootenai National Forest about 26 miles south of Libby, Montana. The campground sits along a 32.6-acre lake that is restricted to no-wake boating, making it ideal for fishing, swimming, and paddling. Ten campsites are available, including three pull-throughs and one host site, all featuring picnic tables and fire rings on gravel spurs. Amenities are basic: vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water on site. A swimming beach and two additional day-use picnic sites near the water offer good lake access. A 1.7-mile nature trail loops around the entire lake, providing easy hiking with wildlife viewing opportunities. Dump facilities, showers, laundry, gas, and groceries are available in Libby. The lake and creek are named after the Howard brothers, Alfred and Benjamin, who were among the earliest miners to work claims on Upper Libby Creek from 1885 until Benjamin's death in 1915 at age 80.
Directions
From Libby, travel 12 miles south on US Highway 2 and turn onto Libby Creek Road 231. Follow this road for 14 miles to the campground sign.
Location
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 293-6211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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