North Dickey Lake
NORTH DICKEY LAKE
Part of Kootenai National Forest
Overview
North Dickey Lake Campground is a beautiful campground next to scenic Dickey Lake and several hiking and mountain biking trails. It's conveniently located off the main highway and provides a secluded location for outdoor enjoyment. A day use area is located at South Dickey Day use area, on the opposite side of the lake.
Facilities
The campground offers 24 sites for tent and RV camping, but only five (5) sites can be reserved. The rest are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel.
A dump station is available just north of Eureka on Highway 93, behind a gas station.
Natural Features
The campground is located in northwestern Montana on a hillside next to the 800-acre lake. It is nestled in a forest of larch and fir trees at an elevation of about 3,100 feet.In the spring and early summer, the sound of the loon can often be heard from the campground.
Recreation
The adjacent lake provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing. Anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon, kamloop and rainbow trout. A grassy beach is also available at South Dickey Day Use area, a popular swimming area on the lake.
A variety of hiking trails begin in the area, including the accessible, half-mile Dickey Lake Overlook Trail, which is also open to mountain biking. It leads to a viewing platform with nice views of the lake. Another trail heads from the campground to Mt. Marston.
Educational programs are offered throughout the summer. A general store, with fuel and groceries, is located about 3 miles to the north and a small restaurant and coffee shop are located about 2 miles to the west of the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is 20 miles from the United States-Canadian border, and 65 miles from the entrance to Glacier National Park.Important Notices
16 Day Stay limit
Check-in/out 2:00 pm
If your extra vehicle is at the site longer than 30 minutes, you will need to pay the $5 extra vehicle fee or move the vehicle to the Overflow Parking Area.
Non-reservable sites area first come-first serve. Saving site is prohibited.
Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use the campsite. Reservations may be forfeited, without refund, for failure to occupy campsite on first night and for absences exceeding 24 hours thereafter. Campsite will be made available to other campers at 2PM the following day, for the remainder of the reservation.
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- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- WATER SPORTS - Water Skiing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
From Eureka, travel south on Highway 93 for approximately 13 miles to Fortine. Continue south on Highway 93 for over a mile to the campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 406-296-2536
Eureka Ranger Station, 949 US Hwy 93 NEureka, MT 59917
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 12, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE-Camphost Site, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop NORTH DICKEY LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
