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Recreation Region: Plains/Thompson Falls Area

Muchwater Camping Area

Current Conditions
Closes 10/19/2026.

15 dispersed campsites above the Clark Fork River with fire rings. Fishing, rafting, and swimming opportunities are nearby. No water or trash receptacles are available. Pack it in/Pack it out.


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General Information

Open year long, snow dependent. 

24 hours

Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts. 

No fees are required for this site

No fees

Pets need to be on leash. 

Photo of the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger Station in Plains, Montana on an early spring day.

Address: 408 Clayton Plains, MT 59859
Phone: 406-826-3821
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.31243

Longitude: -114.85042

Directions

From I-90 take St. Regis Exit 33, travel approximately 16 miles northeast on Highway 135 and turn left and follow the road to the campsites. From Highway 200 turn southwest onto Highway 135 and travel 6 miles, passing Quinn’s Resort, and turn right into the Muchwater area following road signs.
 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Two vault toilets available. 

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated September 15, 2026