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Clark Memorial

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Managed by the US Forest Service within Lolo National Forest, Clark Memorial is a free, drive-in campground outside Thompson Falls with just four sites total. Only one site is described as spacious; the others are hemmed in by tall grasses with limited tent room. The campground sits close to a small river, though no maintained path connects the sites to the water. Bear warning signs are posted throughout, so bear spray and a bear box are worth bringing. Mosquitoes can be heavy near the marshy riverbank, particularly in summer. A pit toilet is on-site. No pets are allowed, and RVs are limited to 24 feet.

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Map & DirectionsClark Memorial is located in Montana near Thompson Falls

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Directions

5 miles north of MT 200 on the Thompson River Road

Coordinates

47.63200038 N
115.1740004 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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A scenic riverside spot with clean facilities but limited to one spacious site among four total. Visitors commonly noted mosquito issues and cleanliness concerns from previous campers.

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Reviewed Sep. 21, 2024

Good not great *be bear aware*

Nice and quite considering how close it is to town. There doesn't seem to be an official way to get from the camp sites to the river despite being only a few feet away. People have bushwacked their own trails through. We are here in mid September so not much in the way of bugs. The toilet is clean and well stocked for a pit toilet. Lots of bear warning signs around so be sure to bring your bear boxes and bear spray.

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2022

Okay, but not as nice as copper king down the road

I drove in here looking for a campsite. There are four in total, and only one is spacious. The rest are surrounded by tall grasses and don't seem to have much room for a tent. If site one hadn't been taken, I may have stayed there.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 19, 2021

dog feces and mosquitoes

I had to clean up campsite shoveling out a bucket of fresh dog cr ap left by irresponsible filt hy idi ot who let the dog poop all over for multiple days without cleanup, which is illegal and disrespectful of public property. Flies infested the campsite landing on everything, on food and it smelled like a toilet in the sun, large amounts of dog crap were everywhere. They should require a license to own a dog. The camp is very scenic, is on a small river and near a small grove of huge old cedars. However, mosquitoes had been horrendous to the point it's not possible to enjoy a campsite or eat in it, even my car got so filled by mosquitoes that they kept biting me for a long time after I drove out to town. Other camps in the general area have no mosquitoes. This place being humid and having lots of marshy grasses by the river is where they are in unusual numbers. It's good for overnight sleepover if you have a van or truck camper and don't plan to spend time outside, though you might be enjoying the smell of massive dog toilet left by a tras hy person.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need reservations for Clark Memorial Campground?

Clark Memorial Campground appears to operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no formal reservation system. Given that there are only four campsites total, with just one described as spacious, arriving early is recommended, especially during peak camping season. If you're specifically interested in the larger site (site one), competition may be higher. For the most current information on any reservation policies, contact the managing agency before your trip.

Where is Clark Memorial Campground located?

Clark Memorial Campground is located close to town while still maintaining a natural setting. The campground sits near a river, though there are no official access trails connecting the campsites to the water. Despite being in proximity to urban areas, the campground offers a relatively quiet atmosphere, making it a convenient option for those wanting to camp without venturing too far from civilization.

What amenities are available at Clark Memorial Campground?

Clark Memorial Campground offers basic amenities. There are four campsites in total, with only one being described as spacious while the others are surrounded by tall grasses with limited tent space. The campground has a toilet facility that's maintained in clean condition. The nearby river provides a natural feature, though no official access paths exist. The campground is generally quiet despite its proximity to town. Be aware that maintenance of the sites can vary.

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