About North Dickey Lake
North Dickey Lake Campground is a beautiful campground next to scenic Dickey Lake and several hiking and mountain biking trails. It's conveniently located off the main highway and provides a secluded location for outdoor enjoyment. A day use area is located at South Dickey Day use area, on the opposite side of the lake. The adjacent 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 beach is also available at South Dickey Day Use area, a popular swimming area on the lake. A variety of hiking trails begin in the area, including the accessible, half-mile Dickey Lake Overlook Trail, which is also open to mountain biking. It leads to a viewing platform with nice views of the lake. Another trail heads from the campground to Mt. Marston. Educational programs are offered throughout…
- Managed by: Kootenai National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi southeast of Fortine, MT · 48.71928, -114.83333
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickey Lake Overlook | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Marston/Dickey | Horse | 0.1 mi | 6.4 mi |
| Hagadore Lake | Horse | 1.2 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Martin Lake | Horse | 1.4 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Murphy Lake | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Ant Flat Boardwalk | Hiking | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17.2 mi
Water fill-up: 19.6 mi
Propane: 17.2 mi
Camps nearby
- North Dickey Lake Campground 1.1 mi
- South Dickey Lake 1.3 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi SE of Fortine 1.9 mi
- Blue Lake Campground 5.4 mi
- Grave Creek Campground 7.3 mi
- The Bicycle Station 7.5 mi