Fishing the Flathead River and watching for wildlife along the North Fork corridor draw campers to this dispersed site in Flathead National Forest, where the river sits directly across the road but river access itself requires some planning. No high clearance or four-wheel drive is needed to reach the grass-and-gravel lot, which sits right off the highway and handles rigs of virtually any size. A 16-day stay limit applies, and there are no toilets or trash services on site.
The open field accommodates roughly 20 rigs with room to spread out, though shade is essentially nonexistent. Leveling blocks are worth packing since the ground varies considerably across the lot. Bears are active in the area, so food storage and trash management matter here. Cell service is listed as available, which is useful for campers coordinating around the nearby McGinnis Creek area or checking conditions before arrival.
Jacqueline G. notes that it's "super dog friendly," and pets are explicitly welcome. The site sits within roughly 20 minutes of West Glacier, with Columbia Falls closer and stocked with supplies. One past visitor flagged the presence of informal camps on the edges of the area, so it's worth doing a walkthrough on arrival. Pack in everything you need, including water, and plan to pack out all waste.
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Map & DirectionsCamp off North Fork Road is located in Montana near Coram
Coordinates
48.49950919 N
114.1331469 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/3/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 34 usersLast on 8/3/26
AT&TPossible CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 8/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/3/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 34 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TPossible CoverageVerified by 23 usersLast on 8/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 19 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 19 min from Great Falls, MT
- 3 hrs 50 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 4 hrs 19 min from Spokane, WA
