About North Shore Campground
The North Shore Campground is located about 4 miles north of Trout Creek off Hwy 200 on North Shore Road. The campground has 16 (3 pull thru's) sites including one host site, with tables and fire rings and able to accomodate up to a 40' rv. Campground roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Amenities include a campground host, potable water, vault toilets and a fully developed boat launch with dock and boat parking. There are 6 picnic sites with picnic tables (2 with covers) near the boat ramp for day use only.
- Fees: $16.00 daily fee per single site 50% discount with US Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Passes.
- Managed by: Kootenai National Forest, FS
- Where: 3 mi northwest of Trout Creek, MT · 47.86083, -115.63222
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Fitness Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.9 mi |
| 20 Odd Peak | Dirt bike | 1.9 mi | 5.5 mi |
| Historic Trout Cr A | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Historic Trout Cr Ranger Stati | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Black Peak | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 12.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge (Dark Sky Sanctuary), 47 mi.
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- Minton Peak Lookout 6.9 mi
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- Gem Peak Lookout Rental 13.5 mi
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