Wood Lake Campground
Wood Lake Campground is located in the Lewis and Clark National Forest of North Central Montana. At an elevation of 5500 feet, the campground encompasses 2 acres. This small forest service campground has 9 campsites and provides restrooms and drinking water for campers. Fishing and swimming may be enjoyed at Wood Lake; however, motorboats are prohibited. Scenic hiking trails skirt the camp. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 22 feet. Please limit your stay to 14 days. You will be asked to pay a small fee for the use of this campground. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $10/night for single unit & $5.00/night for an extra vehicle. |
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. |
| Forest | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest |
| Booking | Call the Rocky Mountain Ranger District for information regarding reservations for large groups (406) 466-5341 |
| Fees | $10/night for single unit & $5.00/night for an extra vehicle. |
| Rules | Please read motor vehicle use maps/regulations, forest food storage orders and fire restrictions before camping. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 47.4278° N, 112.7933° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 23
34 mi from the campground · 115 acres
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 38
34 mi from the campground · 40 acres
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 37
35 mi from the campground · 72 acres
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 20
35 mi from the campground · 99 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 39.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Prewett Creek Inn and Fly Shop ↗ | 48.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 4.5 miRon Janikula Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.2 miLittle Willow Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miWood Lake Hiker0.6 mi trail · hiking
- 0.8 miWood Creek Snotel1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.4 miNorth Fork Ford Creek2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miNorth Fork Ford Spur1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miElbow Pass ↗3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_scenic_or_historic
- 3.1 miCrown Mountain2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Lolo National Forest.
- inLolo National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,625,457 acres
- 0.6 miScapegoat Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 259,756 acres
- 1.4 miBob Marshall Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,062,694 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wood Lake Campground?
Sites at Wood Lake Campground take reservations. Call the Rocky Mountain Ranger District for information regarding reservations for large groups (406) 466-5341 Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Wood Lake Campground?
$10/night for single unit & $5.00/night for an extra vehicle.
Source: Forest Service
Is Wood Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Wood Lake Campground have?
9 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Wood Lake Campground?
Wood Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Wood Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Double Falls Campground (3.6 mi, first-come), Van Deriet Campground (4.8 mi, first-come), and Benchmark Campground (5.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby