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McGregor Lake Campground is located approximately 53 miles southeast of Libby, Montana, on Highway 2 at the west end of McGregor Lake in the Kootenai National Forest. This area is about halfway between Libby and Kalispell in the heart of the Thompson Chain of Lakes, a premier fishing and hunting area.
McGregor Lake is host to a prime mackinaw trout population and offers excellent opportunities for a trophy-size catch. There is a boat ramp on-site for access to the lake. Swimming and water skiing are also popular activities. Hikers can walk the 2.9-mile McGregor Lake Shoreline Trail.
The campground has 27 sites, including one host site, all with tables and fire rings. Most sites offer an average length of 32 feet. Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are available during the peak season. The campground campsites are not currently on the reservation system. The reservable group site is available for large groups, this site is a 120' x 140' gravel parking area. Tables and fire ring are located within the site. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov Day use picnic sites with tables and fire rings are located near the beach.
At an elevation of 3,900 feet, the campground is nestled among young pines at the west end of McGregor Lake in the Fisher River Area. The lake spans 1,240 acres, making it the largest lake in the Kootenai National Forest. The Fisher River Area is the watershed formed by the four forks (West, East, Silver Butte, Pleasant Valley) of the Fisher River and Wolf Creek. Within it is the Thompson Chain of Lakes, which consists of more than 20 lakes.
From Libby, MT, take US Route 2 east 53 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground.
An alternate route is to take US Route 2 west from Kalispell, MT, for 32 miles to campground entrance.
!!!Update!!!!
There could be a change in where the handicap accessible campsites are. I know there are some little kids in wheelchairs , adults, and families are going to love camping here next year!
The camp hostess was amazing! She really cares about her campground so don't tick her off or you will be the next contestant out of there! I am in a wheelchair so it was a lil tough getting around especially when they always put rocks in the handicap accessible campsite. I can't roll too well on them. Bathrooms were very clean and easy to roll into. I wish the handicap spot could have been closer to the bay so my husband didn't have to walk all the way around and we had to keep taking the boat in and out of the water. The hostess said she would look into that! Oh and future reference so you don't get tickets make sure you know your limits on crawfish!! So much fun I hope to be back soon!
I'm a mountain man who is allergic to Rye and can not drink scotch yet was honored with yellow tinted scotch beer can from the mountain > tana state ITSELF!
Beautiful lake, clean campground, camp host was totally awesome! Definitely staying here again.
Very popular spot on summer weekends, virtually full by Thursday afternoon. Sites are generally large enough for bigger TTs and we were able to cram our 24’ and truck into the smallest site. Sites are generally too sunny in hot weather, but great for solar charging. Sparse trees and limited underbrush leave little privacy, though sites are well spaced. Highway noise is significant, starting with logging trucks at around 4:30am. Offers water and pit toilets. Lake is beautiful with excellent boating of all kinds from kayaks to jet skies. Fishing for smallmouth bass and crayfish is also very good. Lots of hiking with myriad lakes and places to explore. in the area. The host, in her 13th year at this campground, is absolutely the best: helpful, friendly and still runs a tight ship. If there were a National Host of the Year, she would be it. Facilities are well maintained. Bring everything you need because it’s a long ways to town. Definitely worth revisiting.
WOW! Best (by far) campground/lake/hiking/kayaking/cray fishing area in the whole U.S. I have been all over the U.S. also some of the cleanest water ever! You can see the bottom about 100 feet out. Great for kids and family gatherings. Day use areas and first come first serve campgrounds. Clean bathrooms. Boat dock. Best part was the camp host Sherry😉. So much fun I can’t find the words.
