Spar Lake Campground
The campground is currently inaccessible. Forest Service Road 384 (Spar Lake Road) has been closed to motorized vehicles since February 6, 2026 due to damage from the December 2025 flood event. Repairs are ongoing. When accessible, the campground operates first-come, first-served at $12 per night from mid-May through mid-September.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 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 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. 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
Spar Lake Campground is a quiet, primitive campground tucked into the mountains of the Kootenai National Forest in northwestern Montana. Located 2.5 miles east of Troy and then 17 miles south on Lake Creek Road 384, the campground sits at 3,300 feet elevation along the shores of Spar Lake. The 13 sites, including one camp host site, are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The campground features vault toilets and a boat ramp designed for launching small watercraft onto Spar Lake. There is no potable water on site, so campers must bring their own supply. Most sites can accommodate vehicles with an overall length of up to 28 feet. The campground is managed from mid-May through mid-September, though access is generally possible from mid-May through mid-November depending on weather and road conditions. Spar Lake offers opportunities for fishing and non-motorized boating in a secluded setting. The surrounding Kootenai National Forest provides additional hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash. Supplies, gas, and laundry services are available in Troy.
Directions
From Troy, follow Highway 2 east for approximately 2.5 miles to Lake Creek Road (Forest Road 384). Turn south and follow the road for 17 miles to the campground entrance.
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 | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 28ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 295-4693 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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