South Dickey Lake

Overview

South Dickey Lake is a popular day use group picnic area on the shores of beautiful Dickey Lake. It provides access to a grassy swimming beach. There are 5 day use sites, but only one site can be reserved. All other sites are first come-first serve.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $50 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

406-296-2536

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around South Dickey Lake, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Pacific Northwest Trail 01 MontanaHike · 218.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 7.9 mi from camp

  1200 mile long trail running from the Continental Divide to Washington's Olympic Coast, passing through many National Parks and Forests along the way. OpenStreetMap

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• Pacific Northwest Trail 01 MontanaHike · 218.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 7.9 mi from camp

  1200 mile long trail running from the Continental Divide to Washington's Olympic Coast, passing through many National Parks and Forests along the way. OpenStreetMap

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Mountain biking

• Great Divide Mountain Bike RouteBike ride · 2,766.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 8.3 mi from camp

  A long distance touring route from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Whale Creek FallsWaterfall · 13.8 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Whitefish Mountain ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 25.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.