Schumaker Campground
Currently closed due to seasonal snow. The campground operates yearlong until snow closes access. Road conditions on Lost Horse Road (FS 429) can be rough; high-clearance vehicles recommended.
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.
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).
Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
About
Schumaker Campground sits in a forested setting on the edge of Twin Lakes, providing direct access to the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness via the Twin Lakes Trailhead. The campground features 16 campsites including two that are ADA accessible, along with two vault toilets. This is a primitive, no-fee campground with no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply and pack out all trash. The journey to Schumaker requires navigating Forest Service Road 429 (Lost Horse Road), which can be extremely rough due to potholes and rocks. High-clearance vehicles are recommended, and the maximum vehicle length is 55 feet. From the Lost Horse Guard Station, take FS Road 5605 approximately 2 miles to reach the campground. Twin Lakes offers a peaceful setting for non-motorized boating, fishing, and hiking. Campfires are permitted subject to fire danger levels, and a food storage order is in effect throughout the Bitterroot National Forest. Quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and camping is limited to 16 consecutive days.
Directions
From Darby, MT travel 7 miles north on Highway 93. Turn west (left) on Lost Horse Road (FS 429) and travel approximately 18 miles. Turn right onto FS 5605 at the Lost Horse Guard Station and follow approximately 2 miles to the campground. From Hamilton, MT travel 9 miles south on Highway 93, then turn west (right) on Lost Horse Road and follow the same route. High-clearance vehicles recommended due to rough road conditions.
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 | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3913 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Schumaker Campground Page |
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