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Marten Creek Campground
The Marten Creek Campground is located approximately 9 miles north of Trout Creek. The campground has 6 developed sites (4 with shelters) tables and fire rings, and able to accommodate up to a 32' rv. One of these sites is able to accommodate a group of up to 45 people and the larger shelter has 3 tables underneath the pavilion. Amenities include vault toilets, gravel roads throughout, developed boat launch and dock.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | All sites are on a first come, first serve basis. |
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| Fees: | $0.00 Pack in/Pack out |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Trout Creek, Montana |
| Water: | No potable water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Dump facilities, showers, laundry, gas, ice and store are located in Noxon or Trout Creek. Dogs must be on a leash. |
Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
River and Stream Fishing
The Noxon Rapids Reservoir is a 25 mile long reservoir held back by the 260' high Noxon Rapids Dam. The Noxon Rapids Dam was completed in 1959 by Washington Water Power (Avista). It cost $48 million and four years to complete.
This section of the Clark Fork River is home to a variety of fish species these include large and small mouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, peamouth, black bullhead, northern pike minnow, brown trout, lake whitefish, largescale sucker and walleye. The lake has an average depth of 99 feet and a maximum depth of 252'..
The surface area of the lake is 7592' acres and the shoreline is 50.48 miles long.
Visit Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks web site for fishing regulations.
| Status: | Open |
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Boating - Motorized
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
Regardless of the activity, always be prepared! Stay informed of current conditions and follow safe practices when enjoying your National Forests
- Leave No Trace
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
