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Established Camping

Howard Lake Campground

Howard Lake Campground is located in the Kootenai National Forest, surrounded by forested terrain and a nearby lake. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Cabinet Mountains Wilderness and enjoy activities at Lake Koocanusa, both offering opportunities for hiking and water-based recreation.

Description

National Forest

Kootenai National Forest

Howard Lake campground is located south of Libby on road 4779. The campground has 10 sites (3 pull thru's) including one host site with tables and fire rings. Camground roads and parking spurs are gravel. Amentities include vault toilets and swimming beach. There are 2 day use sites with fire rings and picnic tables near the beach area.The camphost may close the gate to the campground each evening at 10:00 pm and open it again at 7:00 am. The gate closes for the season on December 1st and is opened again when access permits.Howard Lake and Howard Creek were prospected and named after the Howard brothers, Alfred and Benjamin. These two were among some of the the earliest miners to file and work claims on Upper Libby Creek from 1885 to 1915 when at the age__of 80 Benjamin died.

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Location

Howard Lake Campground is located in Montana

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Coordinates

48.10094444 N
115.5306667 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 18, 2022

Very Quiet Campground

THIS CAMPGROUND IS IN MONTANA, NOT IN IDAHO It’s 15 miles down a well maintained road with beautiful views of the cabinet mountains. I was there a Saturday in July and only two campsites were being used. There is a 1.7 mile “nature trail” that circles the lake, and there is also a trail head to a more substantial hike with reportable good views. The campground is free and has a 16 night maximum stay. There are two vault toilets at the campground supplied with tissue.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Howard Lake Campground by Jill S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Howard Lake Campground by Jill S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Howard Lake Campground by Jill S., July 18, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 14, 2021

Nice campground, inexpensive

There's a public access gold panning area near this campground. There's also a nice little lake here. There is a pit toilet a short distance from the campground. The only water source is the pond but it's easy to get to. There is no cell phone service.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Howard Lake Campground by Will M., August 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Howard Lake Campground by Will M., August 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Howard Lake Campground by Will M., August 14, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Howard Lake Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Howard Lake Campground does not have wifi.