Fishtrap Lake Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Fishtrap Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Thompson Falls, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Fishtrap Lake 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 and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,420 ft
47.8615, -115.2028 in Sanders. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Fishtrap Lake Campground?
No. Fishtrap Lake 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 Fishtrap Lake Campground?
Camping at Fishtrap Lake Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Fishtrap Lake Campground?
Yes, Fishtrap Lake Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Fishtrap Lake Campground?
Fishtrap Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Fishtrap Lake Campground
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 6
- Season
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 5
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Thompson Falls and campgrounds in Sanders.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30