Mcgillivray Campground
Closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend. Reservations available through Recreation.gov for select sites; remaining sites are first-come, first-served. 16-day stay limit.
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
McGillivray Campground occupies a scenic position on the western shore of Lake Koocanusa, a 46,500-acre reservoir formed by the 422-foot Libby Dam on the Kootenai River. The 33-site campground sits at 2,520 feet elevation in a heavily forested setting with dense understory vegetation characteristic of the Kootenai National Forest. The campground offers standard nonelectric sites, tent-only sites, and group facilities. Two group camping sites (sites 7 and 23) each accommodate up to 25 people with parking for five RVs. A large group shelter accommodates up to 200 people and features a rock fireplace, electrical outlets, and a gated entrance. Recreation opportunities include swimming at the nearby beach accessible via paved pathway, boating from high and low water boat ramps, and fishing for kokanee salmon, whitefish, and various trout species. The Kootenai River below Libby Dam is a blue ribbon fishery. Visitors enjoy driving the 100-mile scenic loop around the reservoir, with several waterfall trails along the route. Osprey and bald eagles frequent the area.
Directions
From Libby, travel 15 miles northeast on State Highway 37. Turn west on Forest Development Road 228 and continue for about 10 miles to the site.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 - $200 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 293-7773 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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