North Fork Road Dispersed Camping
Flathead National Forest
Write a Review North Fork Rd. Columbia Falls, MT 59912 406-758-5208 406-387-3800 Official WebsiteGPS: 48.4993, -114.1323
Overview of North Fork Road Dispersed Camping
RVers and tent campers must have a self-contained toilet or pack it out since this site is located in the Wild and Scenic Corridor of the North Fork of the Flathead River.
This is bear country! Please follow bear safety and food storage requirements.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by jcvistait on 9/27/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by BandLOnWheels on 8/3/2023
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 3,248 ft / 989 m
Max Stay 16
Tent Camping Yes
Discover a smarter way to RV with Roadtrippers
All your Campendium favorites and more are now in Roadtrippers.
Q&A - Ask the Community about North Fork Road Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 406-758-5208
No Sticks No Bricks asked on 7/24/2022
Is there a place to get water and propane in nearby?
Valentines asked on 6/30/2022
How are Verizon and T-Mobile speeds? Enough for working remotely?
Reviews of North Fork Road Dispersed Camping 39 people have reviewed this location.
Cell Phone Coverage
Confirmed by 18 Users
Last reported 9/27/2024
Confirmed by 20 Users
Last reported 7/23/2023
Confirmed by 9 Users
Last reported 9/27/2024
“Kind of busy, but great spot!”
Reviewed 9/15/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 3 |
Overall Rating
We arrived 9/13/21 to maybe 10 rigs already in place. This location could probably squeeze 20 so there was decent room around everyone. We have a 3 year old and there were a good amount of young families for him to make friends with. There are maybe 5 or so generator including mine, everyone had them off by 9pm if not earlier. Great lo... more
We arrived 9/13/21 to maybe 10 rigs already in place. This location could probably squeeze 20 so there was decent room around everyone. We have a 3 year old and there were a good amount of young families for him to make friends with. There are maybe 5 or so generator including mine, everyone had them off by 9pm if not earlier. Great location to run solar. We had ours set to 47 degrees up angle facing south and did pretty good for recharge.
This location is 11 minutes from Smiths Family Market and the rest of town. More major shopping like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Chick-Fil-A are in Kalispell about 35 minutes south.
Location is also right next to the main road. It is a 70 MPH zone so at night the passing vehicles can be a bit loud.
We have AT&T, our phones say 2 bars LTE, but that means nothing till after 9 or 10 pm the signal starts coming through. First thing in the AM we have 5G for 30 minutes to 1 hours 🤷🏼♂️ then nothing for the rest of the day.
All in all, we’d stay here again!
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
Nick would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Good”
Reviewed 9/2/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | No number |
| RV Length: | 35' (Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
We had no problems during our three night stay. Was a bit worried after the earlier review. When we pulled in to look for a spot, two different campers came and gave advice about level spots that might work for us. We have a 35 foot 5th wheel and an OHV to park. Lots of generators, but quiet at night. We’d stay here again.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
JuJu would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Told to move”
Reviewed 8/30/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 2 |
Overall Rating
Planned to stay here 3 nights while we explored Glacier National park. After 2nd day we arrived at our TT found a note on our door and written on the dust on our tt to move. They also messed with our tt by unhooking our propane.. The locals feel this is site is there's. See the pix of site. No signs saying you can't camp in this site.... more
Planned to stay here 3 nights while we explored Glacier National park. After 2nd day we arrived at our TT found a note on our door and written on the dust on our tt to move. They also messed with our tt by unhooking our propane.. The locals feel this is site is there's. See the pix of site. No signs saying you can't camp in this site. No one came to talk to us
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
T-Mobile
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Wide open space, Close to Glacier ”
Reviewed 8/10/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 44' (Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
We have a big rig! This wide open field was a perfect place for us to stay so we could drop and go into Glacier for a few days. You can stay for 16 days for free! All of the neighbors there were friendly and we felt very safe. Our kids got to meet some friends and ride bikes in a huge space. We even had signal. It came and went but it ... more
We have a big rig! This wide open field was a perfect place for us to stay so we could drop and go into Glacier for a few days. You can stay for 16 days for free! All of the neighbors there were friendly and we felt very safe. Our kids got to meet some friends and ride bikes in a huge space. We even had signal. It came and went but it was enough for us to handle business back home. We would come here again.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
Courtney would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Open Field, close to glacier! ”
Reviewed 7/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 3 |
Overall Rating
Arrived on a Sunday in mid- July. Nothing fancy or aesthetic, but easy access (right off north forks) plenty of space and sun for solar. Were able to level pretty quickly. 20 mins to west entrance of glacier and within walking distance of river access (just across north forks). Heard some generators but those don’t bother us too much. ... more
Arrived on a Sunday in mid- July. Nothing fancy or aesthetic, but easy access (right off north forks) plenty of space and sun for solar. Were able to level pretty quickly. 20 mins to west entrance of glacier and within walking distance of river access (just across north forks). Heard some generators but those don’t bother us too much. Just 15 minutes into town. Only real negative was very little cell service - could connect if I held my phone out the window.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
ScoutandAbout would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Lots of generators, but convenient location”
Reviewed 7/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 9 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We spent a little over a week here to explore Glacier and the area. It was a very convenient home base, but very crowded. It just a big open field and any size rig can fit. Since there are so many people during the busy season, despite having a good cell signal, there is no usable data connection at all during the day (and sometimes at... more
We spent a little over a week here to explore Glacier and the area. It was a very convenient home base, but very crowded. It just a big open field and any size rig can fit. Since there are so many people during the busy season, despite having a good cell signal, there is no usable data connection at all during the day (and sometimes at night).
As far as noise - generators can be heard at all hours of the day. And I mean so hours - even at 3am. We even saw someone arrive at 10pm and then proceed to cut the grass around his spot with a weed wacker! Despite the noise, we would still camp here again.
You can fill water jugs with fresh spring water at mile 6 on north fork road (you'll see the water flowing out right on the side of the road) or for free at the Fish Creek Campground in the park. Also, right across the street is river access with parking, vault toilets, a boat launch, and a great sandy beach.
Doug would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Long, flat spots w/ plenty of solar”
Reviewed 7/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We stayed here a few nights while trying to secure a FCFS spot at Glacier. It's conveniently located to the park and a river to cool down in (since there is no shade here). Lots of spots and friendly neighbors. The only minor downsides are there is no shade and lots of bugs.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
Verizon 4G
WoodsAroundTheWorld would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Good location, easy to get to, plenty of solar”
Reviewed 5/6/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 5 |
Overall Rating
We checked out the river sites first, but it wasn’t quite right for us in spring conditions. This place is a big open field, which was great this time of year when their weren’t many people. There are plenty of sites with fire rings to choose from, views of the mountains, and an open field means plenty of solar. We had a few neighbors ... more
We checked out the river sites first, but it wasn’t quite right for us in spring conditions. This place is a big open field, which was great this time of year when their weren’t many people. There are plenty of sites with fire rings to choose from, views of the mountains, and an open field means plenty of solar. We had a few neighbors over the week and it was a good vibe. Reasonable generator use/no one running all night. It was a quiet and enjoyable week.
No T-Mobile, but decent Verizon and ATT
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
T-Mobile
gettingoutofnormal would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Close to glacier”
Reviewed 9/22/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
Just an open field. Big rigs ok, cell service, close to glacier. Nothing special.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
OffTrekTravelers would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Better than I expected”
Reviewed 9/14/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 43' |
Overall Rating
This was a nice spot for us near Glacier National Park. We got a great spot and it wasn't too crowded. Both Verizon & AT&T allowed us to work and stream TV. Our stay was just after the Labor Day weekend, so that might have contributed to the better signal.
Great place to view the night sky.
| Access | |
| Location | |
| Cleanliness | |
| Site Quality | |
| Noise |
AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
Chris would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Page 3 of 4
Be the first to add a note for North Fork Road Dispersed Camping!
Have you written a blog post about North Fork Road Dispersed Camping?
Contact us to update this listing.
Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Site Amenities
- big rig
Pets
- pets
Nearby RV Rentals
In partnership with
Nearby RV Rentals
In partnership with
3 Reviews
2018 TRAVEL TRAILER
Jayco Jay Flight SLX 324BDS
$80 /night | Sleeps 9 Guests
New Listing
2014 CLASS A MOTOR HOME
Fleetwood RV Bounder Classic 30T
$205 /night | Sleeps 6 Guests
3 Reviews
2022 TRAVEL TRAILER
Jayco Jay Feather 24BH
$152 /night | Sleeps 8 Guests
New Listing
2017 TRAVEL TRAILER
Keystone RV Hideout Single Axle 175LHS
$112 /night | Sleeps 5 Guests
5 Reviews
2022 FIFTH WHEEL
Keystone RV Avalanche 372MB
$175 /night | Sleeps 7 Guests
1 Review
2021 CLASS C MOTOR HOME
Coachmen RV Freelander 26DS Chevy 4500
$323 /night | Sleeps 8 Guests
Nearby
Great Northern Flats River Access Site
Free! Right Outside Of Glacier! Toilet! Great Views! On The River!
- roadtrippers-megmeg070
Please select a reason for flagging this item: