USDA Forest Service · Montana
North Dickey Lake
USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States
- Sites
- 25
- Hookups
- 24 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 20
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,163 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NORTH DICKEY LAKE CAMPGROUND (NFSR 4638) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Kootenai National Forest
- Nearest town
- Eureka
- Address
- Eureka Ranger Station, 949 US Hwy 93 N, Eureka, MT, 59917
- Phone
- 406-296-2536
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Water Skiing
25 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is 20 miles from the United States-Canadian border, and 65 miles from the entrance to Glacier National Park.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 20° | -32° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 17° | -24° | 44° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 28° | -3° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 33° | 11° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 40° | 30° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 49° | 35° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 59° | 48° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 59° | 48° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 50° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 36° | 27° | 71° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 30° | -1° | 55° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 25° | -10° | 44° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- South Dickey Lake · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 1 sites
- Murphy Lake · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Grave Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Rock Lake · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
- Stillwater Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
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