South Dickey Lake
Closed — Closed for the season. The facility typically operates from May through September 30, weather permitting. Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during the season. Overnight camping is not allowed.
R1-2024-01 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.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
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.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
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, and South Dakota.
Flood Events & Safety Reminders
Over the past week, portions of the Kootenai National Forest have experienced heavy amounts of rainfall due to an atmospheric river moving through the area.
Ross Creek Cedar Flood Update
After the recent flood events that occurred across the Kootenai National Forest, the Ross Creek Cedars unfortunately sustained significant damage. The damage is currently being assessed.
Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
Portions of the Kootenai National Forest have recently experienced heavy amounts of rainfall due to an atmospheric river moving through the area.
Isabella & Lost Girl Fires- Road and Trail Closure
Due to the Isabella and Lost Girl Fires on the Cabinet Ranger District, a closure order is now in effect for a portion National Forest System Road 407, National Forest System Trail #407A, and Trail #646 (St. Paul Lake Trail).
Spruce Fire Road Closure-Updated
Due to the Spruce and Spruce Ridge Fires on the Three Rivers Ranger District, a closure order is still in effect. However, the original order has been terminated and replaced with an updated closure.
South Meadow Creek Fire Closure
Due to the South Meadow Creek Fire, a closure order is now in effect for National Forest System Roads #524 and #5961, starting at the junction of the two roads to their respective ending points.
Kootenai Rails Trail Closure
A portion of the Kootenai Rails Trail (NFS Trail #255) on the Rexford Ranger District is now temporarily closed during construction activities on the Tobacco River Bridge, which is over the trail, and to protect the public on the trail from potential debris impacts.
About
South Dickey Lake is a popular day-use group picnic area situated on the shores of beautiful Dickey Lake in the Kootenai National Forest. The facility is located in northwestern Montana at an elevation of about 3,100 feet, surrounded by larch and fir trees. The reservable group picnic area accommodates up to 50 people and includes two tables and campfire rings with grills. In addition to the reservable site, four first-come, first-served day-use sites are available. The facility provides access to a grassy swimming beach that slopes gently down to the 800-acre lake. The lake offers excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and water skiing. Anglers can expect to catch kokanee salmon, kamloop trout, and rainbow trout. A boat ramp is available for launching watercraft. In spring and early summer, visitors often hear the calls of loons from the beach. Accessible vault toilets and potable drinking water are provided on-site. The facility operates as a day-use area only, open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with overnight camping prohibited. Those wishing to camp overnight can make reservations at the nearby North Dickey Lake Campground on the opposite side of the lake. The facility is located 20 miles from the U.S.-Canadian border and 65 miles from Glacier National Park.
Directions
From Eureka, travel south on Highway 93 for approximately 20 miles. Turn left on Lakeshore Road 3788 and follow for 2 miles to the day-use site.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 296-2536 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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