Free Camping Collection
Public Campground
Gold Rush
Gold Rush Campground near Thompson Falls, MT, is surrounded by forested terrain and rolling hills. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Thompson Falls State Park and the Clark Fork River, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
This site is forested and shady, and is located in a narrow canyon bottom along a stream. A hiking trail is available nearby.
Detours Nearby

Camp Squatch
32 min away

50,000 Silver Dollar Campground
1 hr 18 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 9 min from Missoula, MT
- 2 hrs 19 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 2 hrs 48 min from Spokane, WA
- 4 hrs 14 min from Lewiston, ID
Location
Gold Rush is located in Montana
Directions
From Thompson Falls, travel west on the Prospect Creek Road for 2 miles. Turn left (east) on the Cherry Creek Road. Turn right (south) on the Dry Creek Road #352 for 6 miles. Campground is on the right (west) side close to the 6-mile marker.
Coordinates
47.52300027 N
115.31200036 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
