Copper King Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Copper King Campground is a National Forest campground near Thompson Falls, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Copper King Campground sits inside Lolo 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
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,526 ft
47.6194, -115.1879 in Sanders. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Copper King Campground?
No. Copper King Campground 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 Copper King Campground?
Camping at Copper King Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Copper King Campground?
No. Copper King Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Copper King Campground?
Copper King Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Copper King Campground
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Copper King Campground, in straight-line miles: Camas Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles), and Quinn's Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Thompson Falls and campgrounds in Sanders.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01