Howard Lake
Its 10 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $10 per night, and it is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Howard Lake is a National Forest campground near Libby, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Howard Lake sits inside Kootenai National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- $10 per night
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 10
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Stay limit
- 16 days
- Quiet hours
- Gate 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,128 ft
48.1009, -115.5307 in Lincoln. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Howard Lake is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day , at 4,128 ft.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Howard Lake?
No. Howard Lake is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Howard Lake?
Camping at Howard Lake costs $10 per night.
How many campsites does Howard Lake have?
Howard Lake has 10 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Howard Lake?
No. Howard Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Howard Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Howard Lake.
When is Howard Lake open?
Howard Lake is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
How long can you stay at Howard Lake?
The stay limit at Howard Lake is 16 days.
Who manages Howard Lake?
Howard Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Howard Lake
- Sites
- 4
- Season
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Libby and campgrounds in Lincoln.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- fs.usda.gov (sites.total, petsAllowed, stayLimit, fee, toilets, water, fireRings, elevationFt, season, drivewayType, quietHours), accessed 2026-09-30