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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, Silver Bow counties in effect until 9AM on 08/10/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls are Very Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Dillon, Libby and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Cut Bank, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Malta and Missoula are Moderate. When air quality is Very Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid any outdoor activity; everyone else should avoid prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
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.
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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