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Recreation Region: West Fork Ranger District

Magruder Crossing Campground

Magruder Crossing Campground features 6 campsites on the Selway River, and a vault toilet.  Stock can be kept in this campground. This was the crossing on a route established for commerce between Lewiston and Virginia City, MT during the gold rush. To the north of the campground, an earlier route, Southern Nez Perce Trail, crosses the road.

Current Conditions
Closed to snow annually.

General Information

Camping limited to 16 consecutive days.

No fees are required for this site

Pets must be leashed.

Contact Name: West Fork Ranger Station

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: 45.73534

Longitude: -114.758813

Directions

From Darby, MT travel 4.3 miles south on Highway 93. Turn southwest (right) onto West Fork Rd/County Road 473. Go approximately 14 miles and turn west (right) onto Nez Perce Rd FS 468. Follow for 37 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

2 hitch rails are installed near the first sites in campground.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated April 3, 2025