Established Camping
Fales Flat Campground
Fales Flat Campground is located near Darby, Montana, within the Bitterroot National Forest. The area features forested terrain with nearby rivers and trails. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 80°F in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Painted Rocks State Park and the Lost Trail Powder Mountain for outdoor activities.
Description
National Forest
Bitterroot National Forest
Overview
Fales Flat Campground is a group facility on Nez Perce Fork of the Bitterroot River. It is also well equipped for equestrian campers. The campground provides access to a variety of hiking and horseback riding trails in the area, as well as a variety of historic sites that denote the presence of the Nez Perce many years ago.
Recreation
Fly fishing and wading in the Nez Perce Fork, which runs alongside the campground, are also popular activities. A variety of trails and unimproved roads are great for hiking and horseback riding. Three trails originate near the campground, including the Watchtower Trail and Sheephead Creek Trail which access the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and can be hiked as a loop. A steep, 2-mile trail leads to the historic Bare Cone Lookout.
Natural Features
The campground is located in a large meadow at the base of Nez Perce Pass along the Nez Perce Fork of the Bitterroot River. The area is believed to have been used by the Nez Perce Nimi'ipuu tribe during its travels to the buffalo country in eastern Montana.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is about 23 miles from the town of Conner. A variety of services are offered there.
Location
Fales Flat Campground is located in Montana
Directions
From Darby, travel south on Highway 93 for about four miles. Turn onto Highway 473 and continue southwest for 14 miles. Turn west onto Forest Road 468 and continue about 12 miles to the campground.
Address
WEST FORK RANGER STATION
6735 WEST FORK RD
Darby, MT 59829
Coordinates
45.7461111 N
114.4433333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Fires