Copper King Campground
This campground is in a moist river bottom cedar forest (bring your bug repellent in June and July). Adjacent Thompson River offers fishing opportunities. Access for large vehicles can be challenging.
More like this: first-come in Montana · free in Montana · tent only in Montana
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No fee required |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 14 |
| Forest | Lolo National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations are taken. |
| Fees | No fee required |
| Rules | Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 47.6174° N, 115.1886° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Pln Green Calico
8 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Pln Cow-Camp
11 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx D5 2 Short #18
12 mi from the campground · 16 acres
- PrescribedRx Pln Big Prairie
13 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 37.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bish's RV ↗ | 55.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Trails nearby
- 1.4 miKoo Koo Sint Ridge3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle
- 2.7 miKoo Koo Sint (E)4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle
- 3.1 miHoneymoon Creek ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.4 miGoat Lakes2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miAshley Creek4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miBay State Creek ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Preston HouseBuilding · Thompson Falls · 7.3 mi
- IOOF LodgeBuilding · Thompson Falls · 7.4 mi
- Northern Pacific WarehouseBuilding · Thompson Falls · 7.4 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Copper King Campground?
No. Copper King Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations are taken. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Copper King Campground?
Nothing. Copper King Campground is listed as free. No fee required
Source: Forest Service
Is Copper King Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 14.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Copper King Campground?
Copper King Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Copper King Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Fishtrap Lake Campground (16.9 mi, first-come), Cabin City Campground (17.1 mi, partly first-come), and Willow Creek Campground (18.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby