Observation Point Campground
Closed — Closed for the season due to snow. The campground typically operates from July through September or until closed by snow. High-elevation location closes annually in winter.
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.
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
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
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
About
Observation Point Campground is a rustic high-elevation campground situated at 7,650 feet along the historic Magruder Corridor Road #468 in Bitterroot National Forest. Chuckling Creek meanders through the campground, which is surrounded by whitebark pine, subalpine fir, and lodgepole pine. The campground offers 5 primitive campsites without picnic tables, providing a true dispersed camping experience with only a vault toilet for amenities. Deer, elk, and other wildlife frequently visit the area, and an observation point near the campground provides expansive views of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The area has a history of wildland fire activity, with recent and historic burn areas visible along the high-elevation corridor. While no trailheads originate directly from the campground, nearby trailheads to the north and south offer access to backcountry wilderness hiking. The Magruder Corridor Road, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, remains much the same as it did then, providing a unique backcountry driving experience. Access requires a high-clearance vehicle, and trailers over 16 feet are not recommended. Campers should consider bringing a saw as trees frequently fall across the road.
Directions
From Darby, MT travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on the West Fork Road and proceed for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west (right) on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 35 miles. Turn west (left) at Magruder Corridor Nez Perce Trail Road and continue for 9 miles to Observation Point Campground. High clearance vehicle recommended; trailers over 16 feet not recommended.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3269 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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