Within Lolo National Forest, Fishtrap Lake provides a no-fee camping option that sees light use beyond local visitors. The Forest Service maintains this drive-in and walk-in campground year-round, with sites accommodating RVs up to 24 feet. Large sites spread across forested and open terrain near the lake offer basic amenities including drinking water, toilets, and picnic tables.
Bank fishing access remains limited to a couple spots, with small fish typical for the lake. Cell service requires a 6-mile trip to Two Tree Point, though the route offers huckleberry picking opportunities. The campground allows pets, campfires, and alcohol, making it suitable for campers seeking a low-key base camp with minimal crowds.
Description
This is an open, sunny site with scattered trees on a flat bench above Fishtrap Lake. Non-motorized boating and lake fishing permitted. A hiking trail is available nearby. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Access Via Motorized Travel; Fish available include: Trout, Native Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait;
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFishtrap Lake is located in Montana near Trout Creek
Directions
From the town of Thompson Falls, travel 5 miles east on state highway 200. Turn left (north) onto the paved Thompson River Road (do not take the graveled road). Travel 15 miles north on the Thompson River Road. Turn left (west) on Fishtrap Creek Road #516 for 14 miles. Then turn left (west) on Forest Service Road #7593 for 2 miles; road is narrow. Campground is 200 feet beyond the lake access.
Coordinates
47.86100082 N
115.20300082 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 39 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 3 hrs 45 min from Missoula, MT
- 4 hrs 9 min from Spokane, WA
- 5 hrs 34 min from Lewiston, ID
