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Recreation Region: Magruder Corridor

Fales Flat Group Campground

Fales Flat Group Campground lies on the banks of Nez Perce Fork Creek and consists of four large picnic tables and 2 large fire rings. It is located in a meadow which offers plenty of area for large groups.  Site also has a vault toilet.

Current Conditions
Site closed by snow and December 1, Forest Service Road #468 closure.

Reservations

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General Information

Two first-come, first-served campsites are located in the general area outside the group area.

A stock camping area is located outside the group area and near one of the first-come, first-serve sites.

Food Storage Required: Food Storage Order Bitterroot National Forest

Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order

Pack it in, Pack it out, no garbage service provided.

Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land: Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Regional Order

Campfires allowed, dependent upon seasonal fire restrictions.   

May 25th - October 

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Camping limited to 16 consecutive days.  Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.   Pets must be leashed. 

Overnight Use:
Group Site: $30 per night

$30/group/night + site fees.

Dogs must be leashed

Contact Name: West Fork Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-821-3269

West Fork Ranger District administrative office in the fall.

Address: 6735 West Fork Road Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3269
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.746095

Longitude: -114.443469

Directions

From Darby, MT travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on the West Fork Road and proceed for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west (right) on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 12 miles to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault Toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Picnic tables and rings are available at the group site and first-come, first-serve sites.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Horses are allowed in the stock area, but not in the Fales Flat Group Area.

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Last updated May 22, 2026