Handkerchief Lake

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Flathead National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,925 ft
Elevation

Handkerchief  Lake is a primitive campground that features 3 walk-in campsites with picnic tables and one vault toilet.  The lake offers a good fishing opportunity- float tubes are the only recommended watercraft as there is a short hike from the road to the lake.  The campground is 38 miles south of Hungry Horse on the west-side Hungry Horse Reservior Road #895.  This campground has a 14 day stay limit. 

Handkerchief Lake

Campsite

Restroom

Getting there

48.14054, -113.82375 · 48°8'25.9"N 113°49'25.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.36.47.07.05.67.02.02.03.45.27.48.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Handkerchief Lake

Can you reserve a site at Handkerchief Lake?
No. Handkerchief Lake is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Handkerchief Lake

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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