South Dickey Lake
South Dickey Lake is a popular day use group picnic area on the shores of beautiful Dickey Lake. It provides access to a grassy swimming beach. There are 5 day use sites, but only one site can be reserved. All other sites are first come-first serve.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| group standard area nonelectric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paved | Partial | No / No | Lakefront | 50 / 25 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 10:00 AM, checkout 10:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | 1-75 people = $50 76-100 people = $150 |
| Accessibility | Site 1 is listed accessible |
The reservable group picnic area can accommodate up to 50 people and is equipped with two tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and potable drinking water are also provided. The swimming beach is available for use, but is open to the public as well. This site is a day use area, open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors who wish to stay overnight can make reservations at North Dickey Lake Campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Eureka travel South on Hwy 93 for approximately 20 miles. Take a left on Lake Shore road 3788 and follow for 2 miles to the day use site.
| Nearest town | Eureka, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.7069° N, 114.8124° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Overnight camping is not allowed.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | The Toggery ↗ | 29.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Everything RV ↗ | 40.2 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.1 miRattlebone Lake0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 1.1 miDickey Lake Overlook ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 1.3 miMarston/Dickey ↗6.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 1.7 miPatrick Ridge ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 2.4 miHagadore Lake0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 2.8 miMartin Lake0.6 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.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Kootenai National Forest.
- inKootenai National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,622,202 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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Natural features
The facility is located in northwestern Montana, next to 800-acre Dickey Lake. Larch and fir trees surround the lake and dot the landscape at the picnic area. It is situated at an elevation of about 3,100 feet. In the spring and early summer, the sound of the loon can often be heard from the beach.
Recreation
The 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 lawn gently slopes down to the lake.
Nearby
The facility is 20 miles from the United States-Canadian border, and 65 miles from the entrance to Glacier National Park.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at South Dickey Lake?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at South Dickey Lake?
1-75 people = $50 76-100 people = $150
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at South Dickey Lake?
Check-in 10:00 AM, checkout 10:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does South Dickey Lake have?
1 site, including 1 group standard area nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at South Dickey Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at South Dickey Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at South Dickey Lake?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at South Dickey Lake?
Site 1 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at South Dickey Lake?
The lake provides ample opportunity for boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to South Dickey Lake?
Eureka, Montana. The facility is 20 miles from the United States-Canadian border, and 65 miles from the entrance to Glacier National Park.
Source: Getting there
What if South Dickey Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Dickey Lake (1.3 mi), Grave Creek Campground (8.5 mi, first-come), and Big Therriault Lake Campground (16.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby