Lolo National Forest's Clark Fork River dispersed area sits near Paradise, Montana, with multiple pull-in sites spread across both sides of a train bridge. It's free. Reviewers report 3-4 bars of Verizon and Xfinity mobile coverage, and the sites closest to the road give way to spots with direct river access the further in you drive. Pit toilets are available on site. Campers looking for dispersed camping near Lolo National Forest will find several comparable options in the same stretch of forest. Bring firewood and arrive early on summer weekends, as the more desirable riverside positions fill quickly.
Description
There are many dispersed camping opportunities on the forest. For the best information on dispersed camping opportunities, please contact the ranger district offices.
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Map & DirectionsClark Fork River is located in Montana near Paradise
Coordinates
47.328068 N
114.908243 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 43 usersLast on 7/25/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/25/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 43 usersLast on 7/25/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 7/25/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Clark Fork River needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from Missoula, MT
- 1 hr 40 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 2 hrs 9 min from Spokane, WA
- 3 hrs 35 min from Lewiston, ID








