Observation Point Campground
The campground is a rustic high elevation campground just off the Magruder Corridor road #468. Chuckling Creek meanders through the campground. Whitebark pine, subalpine fir and lodgepole pine dominate the overstory vegetation. Deer, elk and other wildlife frequent the area. There is an observation point to look out on the expanse of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness area. The campground contains 5 primitive campsites and no picnic tables. There is a vault toilet onsite.
Observation Point Campground
Observation Point Campground sites and creek.
General Information
The area has a history of wildland fire activity. Recent and long-ago areas have burned along this high elevation corridor. Though no trailheads take off from the campground, there are trailheads both north and south of the campground which offer backcountry wilderness hikes.
July through September, or until closed by snow.
24 hours day/7 days week
No fees are required for this site
Contact Name: West Fork Ranger District
Contact Phone: 406-821-3269
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: 45.66583333
Longitude: -114.8086111
Elevation
7650'
Directions
From Darby, MT travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on the West Fork Road and procede for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west (right) on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 35 miles (Nez Perce Rd becomes Magruder Corridor.) Turn west (left) at Magruder Corridor Nez Perce Trail Rd. and continue for 9 miles to Observation Point Campground.
Travel Considerations
A high clearance vehicle is recommended. Trailers over 16 feet are not recommended on this section of the road. Consider taking a saw as trees frequently fall across the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restroom is accessible from the FS RD #468.
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
