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Fishtrap Lake Campground
Area Status: Open
This is an open, sunny site with scattered trees on a flat bench above Fishtrap Lake. Non-motorized boating and lake fishing permitted. A hiking trail is available nearby.
Fish Your National Forests: Fish available include: Trout, Native Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open year long, snow dependent. Water will be shutoff September 28, 2023 and Restrooms close October 31, 2023. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
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| Reservations: | No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Fees: | No fee required. |
| Open Season: | Spring - Fall |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information |
| Closest Towns: | Thompson Falls, Montana |
| Water: | Water is available from May 25 through September 25. |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
| Information Center: | Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, 406-826-3821 |
General Information
Directions: From the town of Thompson Falls, travel 5 miles east on state highway 200. Turn left (north) onto the paved Thompson River Road (do not take the graveled road). Travel 15 miles north on the Thompson River Road. Turn left (west) on Fishtrap Creek Road #516 for 14 miles. Then turn left (west) on Forest Service Road #7593 for 2 miles; road is narrow. Campground is 200 feet beyond the lake access.General Notes: A picnic table and fire ring is available at each campsite. RV pull-throughs available.
Activities
Campground Camping
Camp in an open forest that rests on a flat bench above Fishtrap Lake. The western larch forest is scenic in the fall.| No. of Sites | 13 |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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RV Camping
Camp in an open forest that rests on a flat bench above Fishtrap Lake. The western larch forest is scenic in the fall. Pull-through sites available.| No. of Sites | 4 |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Fish from the shore or by boat in Fishtrap Lake.| Fish Species | westslope cutthroat trout |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Day Hiking
The Fishtrap Lake Trail is available near the campground, and makes a loop around Fishtrap Lake and accesses Upper Fishtrap Lake.| Elevation desc | 4100 feet |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Boating - Motorized
A narrow, primitive boat launch is available for accessing this small lake.| Launch Ramps | yes |
| Trailer Parking | yes |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
A narrow, primitive boat launch is available for accessing this small lake. Motorized boats also share the lake.| Launch Ramps | yes |
| Trailer Parking | yes |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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