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South Dickey Lake

โ˜…4.9(14 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandKootenai National Forest ยท Eureka, Montana
๐Ÿž๏ธLake Access๐Ÿ–๏ธBeach Access๐ŸŽฃFishing๐ŸšฃBoating๐ŸŠSwimming

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About South Dickey Lake

South Dickey Lake is a national park campground at Kootenai National Forest in Lincoln County, Montana. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.

South Dickey Lake is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).

Other campgrounds at Kootenai National Forest include North Dickey Lake, Mt. Wam Lookout Cabin Rental, Mcguire Mtn. Lookout Rental and Rexford Bench.

Reservation Trends - South Dickey Lake
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Total reservations in June โ€” 2023: 2 ยท 2024: 3 ยท 2025: 2

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Location

Address

Eureka, Montana

Coordinates

48.7069, -114.8124

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขAugust sees 6 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

South Dickey Lake campsite photo 1 - Kootenai National Forest, Montana
South Dickey Lake campsite photo 2 - Kootenai National Forest, Montana
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South Dickey Lake campsite photo 4 - Kootenai National Forest, Montana
South Dickey Lake campsite photo 5 - Kootenai National Forest, Montana
South Dickey Lake campsite photo 6 - Kootenai National Forest, Montana

South Dickey Lake FAQ

How far in advance should I book South Dickey Lake?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at South Dickey Lake?

August typically sees the highest reservation activity at South Dickey Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at South Dickey Lake right now?

South Dickey Lake is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is South Dickey Lake located?

South Dickey Lake is located in Kootenai National Forest, near Eureka, Montana.

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