The Great Bear Wilderness is part of the Bob Marshall Wilderness complex. It borders Glacier National Park, the Hungry Horse Reservoir and Spotted Bear Ranger District. The Middle Fork of the Flathead River flows through this rugged and remote area.
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Handkerchief Lake is a primitive campground that features 3 walk-in campsites with picnic tables and one vault toilet. The lake offers a good fishing opportunity- float tubes are the only recommended watercraft as there is a short hike from the road to the lake. The campground is 38 miles south of Hungry Horse on the west-side Hungry Horse Reservior Road #895. This campground has a 14 day stay limit.
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Longitude 113° 49′ 25.5108″ W
Area south of Six Mile Mtn.
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Area from Columbia Mtn south to Six Mile (Swan Lake Area)
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River access site located on the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River. This river access site has designated parking area, vault toilet, and a concrete ramp.
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Devil Creek Campground is located 32 miles southeast of West Glacier, Montana, and six miles west of Marias Pass, a high mountain pass located in Glacier National Park.
The campground is adjacent to US Highway 2 in a heavily wooded conifer forest. Traveling to the campground on Highway 2 offers stunning scenery and opportunities for wildlife viewing. Devil Creek Trail #167 provides access to Spotted Bear Wilderness.
The campground offers 13 overnight sights for tent and RV camping. Each campsite is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Water is not a fill station. Please come with your RV water full. Campground roads and parking spurs are paved.
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, west of the continental divide and just south of the Canadian border, lies the 2.4 million acre Flathead National Forest. Home to lynx, grizzly bear, and bull trout and with numerous lakes streams and rivers to enjoy, the forest is a premiere destination for visitors. The campground lies between East Glacier and West Glacier.
The campground is just six miles east of Marias Pass, and 32 miles southeast of West Glacier, the west entrance to Glacier National Park.
Cancellations made within 14 days of arrival will be “considered” for a refund, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only and will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Day of Arrival cancellations must be turned in by calling 1-877-444-6777, then followed up with a call to Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to get the information to the campground and to be considered for any refund.
From Hungry Horse head east on US Hwy 2 approximately 45 miles. From East Glacier Park, take US Hwy 2 west for approximately 19 miles to campground.
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Longitude 113° 27′ 49.0000″ W
Lost Johnny Point Campground is located high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground.
Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a concrete boat ramp is accessible from within the campground. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes, and anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including cutthroat trout.
The campground offers 21 overnight sites for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The water is not a fill station but only for your water jugs so bring your RV water full. Campground roads and parking spurs are paved. An on-site host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding area. The campground also offers first-come, first-serve sites as well.
The campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th highest dam in the United States and provides a stunning backdrop. Home to lynx, grizzly bear and bull trout, the forest is a premiere destination for visitors.
Lost Johnny Point Campground is approximately 18 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.
Cancellations made within 14 days of arrival will be “considered” for a refund, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only and will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Day of Arrival cancellations must be turned in by calling 1-877-444-6777, then followed up with a call to Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to get the information to the campground and to be considered for any refund.
Turn off U.S. Highway 2 at milepost 144 and follow the West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir (Forest Road #895) across the Hungry Horse Dam. The campground is 6 miles south of the Dam. The road is paved to the site.
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Doris Creek Campground is located high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground.
Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a concrete boat ramp is accessible at Doris Point Boat Launch above the campground which also provides ample parking. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes, and anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including cutthroat trout.
The campground offers 9 overnight sites for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. There is no water at this campground. Please bring your own drinking water. An accessible vault toilet is provided. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel. Campground host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding area. The campground also offers first-come, first-serve sites as well.
The campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th highest dam in the United States and provides a stunning backdrop. Home to lynx, grizzly bear and bull trout, the forest is a premiere destination for visitors.
Doris Creek Campground is approximately 14 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.
Cancellations made within 14 days of arrival will be “considered” for a refund, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only and will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Day of Arrival cancellations must be turned in by calling 1-877-444-6777, then followed up with a call to Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to get the information to the campground and to be considered for any refund.
Turn off U.S. Highway 2 at milepost 144 and follow the West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir (Forest Road #895) across the Hungry Horse Dam. The campground is 3 miles south of the Dam. The road is paved to the campground.
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Wurtz Cabin is located just south of the Canadian border, on the North Fork Road near the North Fork of the Flathead River. It is listed on the National Historic Register, offering guests a glimpse into the past. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, boating, fishing and viewing wildlife.
The cabin can accommodate up to 12 people and is fully accessible. It can be accessed by vehicle, however the North Fork Road is gravel and only intermittently plowed in the winter. Four-wheel drive and chains are recommended for passage during winter months. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
In addition to wildlife viewing, visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking and fishing in the nearby river. Visitors also enjoy exploring the surrounding terrain on various hikes through the area. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling are available in the winter.
Glacier National Park is nearby, offering scenic driving and opportunities for hiking. It can be accessed at Polebridge, south of the cabin.
The two-story, rustic log cabin has a covered front porch and flat, grassy lawn. Amenities include a propane cook stove, propane lights, a wood stove and an outdoor vault toilet. Two double beds and eight single beds are provided. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, as well as basic cooking and eating utensils.
No water or electricity is available. Guests will need to bring water, food, bedding, flashlights, garbage bags and any other necessities. Click here for more cabin details.
The cabin was originally built by Frank and Ella Wurtz, who first settled the land in 1913 and expanded their home as their family grew in number. The family lived on-site through the 1960s and volunteers helped the Forest Service restore the building to its current structure.
The rear of the cabin is lined with a stand of dense conifers. The front of the cabin faces a grassy lawn that overlooks a line of pine trees with the snow-capped Livingston Range in Glacier National Park visible in the distance.
Polebridge Mercantile is located south of Wurtz and has limited supplies.
From Columbia Falls, travel north on Nucleus Avenue and turn east onto Railroad Street at the stop sign. The road becomes North Fork Road as it travels over the railroad overpass. Drive past the Schnaus and Ford rental cabins, and Wurtz is located on the west side of the road. Use caution during the winter, as the gravel road is only intermittently plowed. Chains and four-wheel drive are required for passage.
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Longitude 114° 23′ 30.0001″ W
The Holland Lake Campground and Group Site are located on the shores of Holland Lake in the Swan Valley of northwest Montana.
Holland Lake Campground is a great place to enjoy the Flathead National Forest. It offers clean campsites with great lake access and ample opportunities for hiking on the scenic Holland Falls National Recreation Trail.
The trailhead for the popular and easy Holland Falls National Recreation Trail is near the campground. The 1.6-mile trail climbs 750 feet, following the shoreline of Holland Lake to the base of Holland Falls waterfall.
Holland Lake provides visitors with plenty of access to water-related recreation. Boating is popular on the lake, as well as water skiing and fishing. Anglers can look forward to catching a variety of trout and Kokanee salmon.
Paddleboards, Kayaks and Canoes are available for rent for $10/hr., $25/4 hrs. or $40/8hrs.
The campground offers 38 individual sites, a day use area and a group site, available for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Parking areas are covered in gravel, dirt or grass. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A boat ramp to the lake, as well as boat trailer parking, is also available. There are no electricity or sewer hookups at the campground, however, there is a dump/fill station within 1/4 mile of the campground.
The campground also has day use picnic areas equipped with tables and grills. They are near the lake and provide access to the lake’s gravel beaches.
At an elevation of 4,050 feet, the campground sits among Tamarack, Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees. There are some sites close to the 416-acre lake; others are further back or higher on the bank. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly and black bear, make their home in the area.
The campground is 25 miles north of the charming town of Seeley Lake.
Cancellations made within 14 days of arrival will be “considered” for a refund, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only and will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Day of Arrival cancellations must be turned in by calling 1-877-444-6777, then followed up with a call to Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to get the information to the campground and to be considered for any refund. No shows have no chance of refund.
The Holland Lake Campground and Group Site is located 7 miles south of Condon, Montana, and 20 miles north of Seeley Lake, Montana, off state Highway 83.
From Highway 83, turn east on Holland Lake Rd. and travel 3.5 miles to the intersection with Owl Creek Loop Road. Follow Holland Lake Road to the left and the entrances to the group site and campground are a short distance down the road.
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