Fishing and hiking give campers two strong reasons to make the drive out to Wood Lake, a Forest Service campground in Lewis & Clark National Forest near the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. The lake sits across the road from the campsites and is small enough to walk around on a dirt trail, making it accessible on foot within minutes of setting up camp. Anglers have reported consistent cutthroat trout catches using dry fly and lures, and the lake's calm surface has also drawn interest from paddlers, though there are no rentals on site.
The 12 campsites are spread through a stand of mature fir and lodgepole pine, with most sites in shade and a few in open sun. Sites are spacious, each equipped with a metal fire ring and a concrete picnic table. A hand pump provides drinking water, and two vault toilets serve the campground. A trailhead inside the campground connects to routes that extend well beyond the lake loop.
Getting here requires roughly 20 miles of dirt road. RVs up to 30 feet can access the campground, though the unpaved approach warrants attention after wet weather. The nightly fee is $10. Nearby alternatives worth considering include Double Falls Campground about 3.6 miles southeast and Van Deriet Campground roughly 4.7 miles northwest. Nic F. sums up the draw simply: "Always like going here very peaceful nice cut throat here." If the combination of lake access, forest sites, and trail access fits your itinerary, Wood Lake is worth the dirt road miles.
Description
Wood Lake Campground is located in the Lewis and Clark National Forest of North Central Montana. At an elevation of 5500 feet, the campground encompasses 2 acres. This small forest service campground has 9 campsites and provides restrooms and drinking water for campers. Fishing and swimming may be enjoyed at Wood Lake; however, motorboats are prohibited. Scenic hiking trails skirt the camp. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 22 feet. Please limit your stay to 14 days. You will be asked to pay a small fee for the use of this campground. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWood Lake is located in Montana near Augusta
Directions
Wood Lake Campground is located 24 miles west of Augusta on Benchmark Road 235.
Coordinates
47.42800063 N
112.79300036 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.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 13 min from Great Falls, MT
- 2 hrs 30 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 25 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 51 min from Bozeman, MT
