Mcgregor Lake Campground

Kootenai National Forest

McGregor Lake Campground is located approximately 53 miles southeast of Libby, Montana, on Highway 2 at the west end of McGregor Lake in the Kootenai National Forest. This area is about halfway between Libby and Kalispell in the heart of the Thompson Chain of Lakes, a premier fishing and hunting area.

The campground has 27 sites, including one host site, all with tables and fire rings. Most sites offer an average length of 32 feet. Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are available during the peak season. The campground campsites are not currently on the reservation system. The reservable group site is available for large groups, this site is a 120' x 140' gravel parking area. Tables and fire ring are located within the site. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov Day use picnic sites with tables and fire rings are located near the beach.

Need to Know

• 16 day stay limit

• Non-reservable sites are first come-first serve. Saving sites is prohibited.

• If your extra vehicle is at the site longer than 30 minutes, you will need to pay the $5 extra vehicle fee or move the vehicle to the overflow parking area.

• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Natural Features

At an elevation of 3,900 feet, the campground is nestled among young pines at the west end of McGregor Lake in the Fisher River Area. The lake spans 1,240 acres, making it the largest lake in the Kootenai National Forest. The Fisher River Area is the watershed formed by the four forks (West, East, Silver Butte, Pleasant Valley) of the Fisher River and Wolf Creek. Within it is the Thompson Chain of Lakes, which consists of more than 20 lakes.

Recreation

McGregor Lake is host to a prime mackinaw trout population and offers excellent opportunities for a trophy-size catch. There is a boat ramp on-site for access to the lake. Swimming and water skiing are also popular activities. Hikers can walk the 2.9-mile McGregor Lake Shoreline Trail.

Contact Information

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12577 Hwy 37 Libby MT 59923

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 406-293-7773

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Libby, MT, take US Route 2 east 53 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground.

An alternate route is to take US Route 2 west from Kalispell, MT, for 32 miles to campground entrance.

Available Campsites

• Site 23, Loop McGregor Lake Host Site, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop McGregor Lake Tent Site, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 9, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 8, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 4, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site This site should be deleted, Loop McGregor Lake Group Site, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site Group Site, Loop MCGREGOR LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 3, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop McGregor Lake Tent Site, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 2, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 1, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 7, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 6, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop McGregor Lake Tent Site, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 5, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop McGregor Lake , Type Standard Nonelectric

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