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Recreation Region: Plains/Thompson Falls Area

Clark Memorial Campground

Current Conditions
Closes 10/14/2026.

This is an open, sunny site in the canyon bottom along the river. There is a forest nearby and fishing opportunities in the Thompson River.

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General Information

May 13, 2026- mid fall.

Open 24 hours/day

Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts. 

No fees are required for this site

Photo of the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger Station in Plains, Montana on an early spring day.

Address: 408 Clayton Plains, MT 59859
Phone: 406-826-3821
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.631795

Longitude: -115.174212

Elevation

2500

Directions

5 miles north of MT 200 on the Thompson River Road.

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.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated September 15, 2026