Little Therriault Lake


View of a campsite

The Little Therriault Lake campground is located 12.5 air miles from Fortine. The campground has 6 sites with tables and fire rings and able to accommodate up to a 32' rv. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, food storage boxes and an undeveloped boat access (pack boats).

Map of lake and trails View of the mountain and the Canadian border View of the lake View of a campsite View of the lake from trail 85

At a Glance

Operational Hours: The campground is managed from June 29th through Labor Day, but is available all year to visitors. Access is dependent upon weather conditions.
Reservations: All sites are on a first come; first serve basis.
Fees:
  • $10.00 daily fee per single site
  • 50% discount for Golden Age/Aceess or Interagency Senior/Access passes.
Open Season: June
Best Season: Summer
Restrictions: Pets are welcome, but must be leashed. 14 day stay limit on all National Forest System Lands. Lighting of fireworks is not allowed on National Forest System Lands.
Closest Towns: Eureka, Montana
Water: Potable water/Hand pump
Restroom: Vault toilets
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Directions: From fortine follow Hwy 93 northeast approximately 3 miles (mp 169.34) and turn right onto Grave Creek road 114. Follow road 114 for 14 miles to the junction with Therriault Lakes road 319. Continue north on road 319 for 14 miles to the Y. Turn right onto Bluebird Creek road 7085 and follow for approximately 0.71 miles to the campground entrance. Dump facilities, laundry, showers, gas, ice and store are located in Eureka.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Lake and Pond Fishing

Little Therriault Lake is 28 acres in size with an average depth of 11 feet. The shoreline is 0.83 miles in length.

Visit Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks web site for fishing regulations.

Boating - Motorized

Little Therriault Lake is 28.1 acres in size. Therefore limiting it to a no-wake lake.

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks regulate all watercraft operating on public lakes and reservoirs that are 35 acres or fewer are limited to a no-wake speed.

Related Information

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Highlights

  • Be Bear Aware!
    Montana is bear country! Learn about bears and safe practices while visiting the Kootenai
  • Food Storage Order
    A food storage order signed in 2022 requires food storage practice across the Forest to reduce the potential for human-wildlife encounters
  • Know Before You Go OffSite Link

    Regardless of the activity, always be prepared! Stay informed of current conditions and follow safe practices when enjoying your National Forests

  • Leave No Trace OffSite Link

    Visitors are asked to practice Leave No Trace principles while on the Kootenai National Forests to help maintain this abundant ecosystem and sustainable recreation.

  • Weed Free Forage
    It is a violation of rule (FS) and law (State of Montana) to utilize forage or mulch materials that contain the seeds of noxious weeds

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
3 acres

  Latitude : 
48.943439

  Longitude : 
-115.889317

  Elevation : 
5520 feet