Can you reserve a site at South Dickey Lake?

Yes, South Dickey Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at South Dickey Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at South Dickey Lake.

Are campfires allowed at South Dickey Lake?

Campfires are allowed at South Dickey Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

South Dickey Lake, Montana — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

Recreation

The lake provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing. Anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon, kamloop and rainbow trout. A grassy lawn gently slopes down to the lake.

Facilities

The reservable group picnic area can accommodate up to 50 people and is equipped with two tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and potable drinking water are also provided. The swimming beach is available for use, but is open to the public as well. This site is a day use area, open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Overnight camping is not allowed. Visitors who wish to stay overnight can make reservations at North Dickey Lake Campground.

Natural Features

The facility is located in northwestern Montana, next to 800-acre Dickey Lake. Larch and fir trees surround the lake and dot the landscape at the picnic area. It is situated at an elevation of about 3,100 feet. In the spring and early summer, the sound of the loon can often be heard from the beach.

Nearby Attractions

The facility is 20 miles from the United States-Canadian border, and 65 miles from the entrance to Glacier National Park.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: SOUTH DICKEY LAKE

Site types

1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at South Dickey Lake

Check-in 10:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
1	SOUTH DICKEY LAKE	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	50	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Eureka travel South on Hwy 93 for approximately 20 miles. Take a left on Lake Shore road 3788 and follow for 2 miles to the day use site.

48.70686, -114.81237 · 48°42'24.7"N 114°48'44.5"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 84°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	46	56	68	73	84	83	72	55	39	29
Low °F	18	19	25	31	38	45	50	47	40	31	25	17
Precip in	0.8	0.7	0.8	1.2	1.9	2.8	1.6	0.9	1.2	0.9	1.3	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

1-75 people = $50 76-100 people = $150

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about South Dickey Lake

Can you reserve a site at South Dickey Lake?: Yes, South Dickey Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does South Dickey Lake have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at South Dickey Lake?: Yes, pets are allowed at South Dickey Lake.
Does South Dickey Lake have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at South Dickey Lake?: Campfires are allowed at South Dickey Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near South Dickey Lake

North Dickey Lake 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ninko Cabin 14.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
McGuire MTN. Lookout Rental 17.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hornet Lookout 18.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Dickey Lake Campground 2.3 mi · Campground
Grave Creek Campground 8.5 mi · Campground
Upper Stillwater Lake Campground 10.1 mi · Campground
Red Meadow Lake Campground 11.8 mi · Campground
Big Therriault Lake Campground 16.2 mi · Campground
Horse Camp 16.8 mi · Facility
McGuire Mountain Lookout 17.3 mi · Campground
Tuchuck Campground 17.8 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 406-296-2536
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

South Dickey Lake