North Shore
Its 16 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $16 per night, and it is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. North Shore is a National Forest campground near Trout Creek, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
- Paved
- Access road
North Shore 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
- $16 per night
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 16
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
- Campground host
- On site
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Access road
- Paved
- Elevation
- 2,350 ft
47.8614, -115.6306 in Sanders. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
North Shore is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day , at 2,350 ft.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at North Shore?
No. North Shore 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 North Shore?
Camping at North Shore costs $16 per night.
How many campsites does North Shore have?
North Shore has 16 campsites.
Is there drinking water at North Shore?
Yes, North Shore has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at North Shore?
Yes, pets are allowed at North Shore.
When is North Shore open?
North Shore is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Is there a campground host at North Shore?
Yes, North Shore has a campground host on site.
Who manages North Shore?
North Shore is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around North Shore
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 4
- Season
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 6
- Season
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Trout Creek and campgrounds in Sanders.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- fs.usda.gov (sites.total, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, fee, toilets, fireRings, hostOnSite, accessRoad, drivewayType, season), accessed 2026-09-30