Can you reserve a site at McGregor Lake Campground?

Yes, McGregor Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at McGregor Lake Campground?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at McGregor Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at McGregor Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at McGregor Lake Campground?

Campfires are allowed at McGregor Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

McGregor Lake Campground, Montana — 28 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

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.

The facts

Season: Memorial Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
28 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 25 people per site
Loops: MCGREGOR LAKE CAMPGROUND, McGregor Lake, McGregor Lake Group Site, McGregor Lake Host Site, McGregor Lake Tent Site

Site types

26 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

28 campsites at McGregor Lake Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
Group Site	MCGREGOR LAKE CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	25	🐾
1	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
10	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
11	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
12	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
13	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
14	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
15	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
16	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
17	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
18	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
19	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
2	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
20	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
21	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
22	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
3	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
4	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
5	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
6	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
7	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
8	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
9	McGregor Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
This site should be deleted	McGregor Lake Group Site	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	60 ft	25	🐾
23	McGregor Lake Host Site	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
24	McGregor Lake Tent Site	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
25	McGregor Lake Tent Site	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
26	McGregor Lake Tent Site	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

48.03194, -114.90222 · 48°1'55.0"N 114°54'8.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	30	35	43	53	62	69	78	78	67	52	37	29
Low °F	15	15	22	28	34	40	42	40	34	27	22	15
Precip in	2.1	1.8	2.2	1.6	2.1	2.0	0.8	0.8	1.2	2.1	2.9	2.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.3 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 McGregor Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at McGregor Lake Campground?: Yes, McGregor Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does McGregor Lake Campground have?: 28 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at McGregor Lake Campground?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at McGregor Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at McGregor Lake Campground.
Does McGregor Lake Campground have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at McGregor Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at McGregor Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

McGregor Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by McGregor Lake Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20.00 daily fee single site; 50% discount with US Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Passes Group Area: $50.00 daily fee. Check-in/check-out 12:00 Noon

Accessibility:

Accessible boat ramp, parking, sites, and vault toilets

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near McGregor Lake Campground

Meadow Peak Lookout (MT) 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Fairview Ranger Station 23.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Logan State Park 7.6 mi · Facility
Ashley Lake North Campground 17.7 mi · Campground
Pleasant Valley Campground 18 mi · Campground
Fishtrap Lake Campground 18.2 mi · Campground
West Fork Fishtrap Creek Campground 18.8 mi · Campground
Sylvan Lake Campground 19.2 mi · Campground
Ashley Lake South Campground 19.8 mi · Campground
Willow Creek Campground 21.9 mi · Campground
Sylvia Lake Campground 22 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

McGregor Lake Campground