West Fork Fishtrap Creek Campground
Open May 13, 2026 through October. First-come-first-served, no reservations. Hand pump water typically available mid-June onward.
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.
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.
About
West Fork Fishtrap Creek Campground occupies an open, sunny location along the meandering West Fork of Fishtrap Creek in Montana's Lolo National Forest. This free, no-fee campground provides a peaceful setting for campers seeking streamside fishing and scenic forest surroundings with light visitor traffic. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Potable water is available from a hand-pump well during much of the summer season. Vault toilets are provided. The campground operates on a first-come-first-served basis with no reservations. Horses and pack animals are not permitted at this site. Campers must follow bear safety and food storage requirements to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
Directions
From Thompson Falls, travel 5 miles east on Highway 200. Turn left (north) onto the paved Thompson River Road (not the graveled road). Travel 15 miles north on Thompson River Road. Turn left (west) on Fishtrap Creek Road #516 for 10 miles. Turn left (south) on West Fork Fishtrap Creek Road. Campground is on the right after 0.1 mile.
Location
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 |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 826-3821 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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