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Recreation Region: West Fork Ranger District

Paradise Campground

Paradise Campground is located near the Paradise Boat Launch site for the permitted Selway River, May 15- July 31st annually. The campground consists of 6 sites complete with picnic tables, and fire rings. Other facilities include 3 vault toilets, hitching rails, and feed bunks.  Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 25 feet.  

Current Conditions
Site closed by snow annually.

General Information

Paradise campground is used by stock users and hikers alike.  This campground is at the end of the road, and many trails depart from this location.  Stock is welcome in this campground. The campground lies on the banks of White Cap Creek, and 1/2 mile from the junction of the Selway River put in.

Summer and fall. The main Forest Roads are not plowed in the fall and winter; Nez Perce Pass will generally get snow first in early fall.

Quiet Hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

No shooting in and around the campground.

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

Campfires allowed, dependent upon seasonal fire restrictions.   

Pets must be leashed. 

Rattlesnakes are present in the area in the summer months.

Please do not park on the helispot.  It is used for medivac and initial attack fire response.

Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order

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

No fees are required for this site

Pets 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: 45.86083333

Longitude: -114.7377778

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 on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 34.8 miles (Nez Perce Rd becomes Magruder Corridor.) At Magruder Crossing continue north on Forest Road 6223. Follow 11.2 miles to the end and the campground.

Parking

Selway River Floaters and trail users for all access trails should park in the designated area along the lower area between the road and jack-leg fence.

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 at 6 sites.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Feeders and hitch rails are available in the campground.  

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

General Hiking Info

Access to several trails from the campground

HuntingHunting

OHV CampingOHV Camping

Last updated April 8, 2026