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Like fishing? Like verdant thick woods? Then you will love Dalles
campground in the Lolo National Forest. Dalles is a small but
scenic campground that borders the world famous Rock Creek. Needles
to say, the fishing is out of this world on this legit blue ribbon
trout stream. Dalles is also very close to the neat
29,135 acre Welcome Creek Wilderness. On the way to Dalles campground
you may notice a pull off with a suspension bridge over Rock Creek.
This inviting trail takes you into the wilderness itself.
Dalles is located south of I-90 on Rock Creek road about 30 miles
east of Missoula. Take the Rock Creek road exit south and you
will find a pleasant drive through pasture and woodland. Keep
alert as this is great bighorn sheep viewing country. There is
even a official viewing area on the left side of the road heading
to Dalles. Eventually the road turns into dirt as you drive deeper
into the Lolo National Forest. The road also narrows considerably
with very few turnouts. This area is also loaded with moose. You
have a good chance of seeing them here on Rock Creek compared
to most places. The sites at Dalles campground are fairly private
and very spacious - among the most spacious we have seen in fact.
Those seeking river based recreation, especially fishing will
be well rewarded here. Those seeking viewing of bighorn and moose
are also in for a treat. Many people find the quiet, thick woods
along Rock Creek to be one of the better camping experiences in
the national forest system. I would whole heartily concur with
that.
Review
Dalles campground!
Dalles campground facts:
Video Tour available: No
Open: Services from May 15 to September 30th, primitive camping
after that.
Sites: 10
Laundry: No
Showers: No
Dump Station: No
Store: No(Clinton, 18.24 miles north on Rock Creek Road)
Fee: $6
RV: small
Handicapped Accessible: Yes(toilets)
Toilets: Yes(vault) | Tables: Yes | Fire rings: Yes
Water: Yes(hand pump)
Elevation: 4,074 feet
Fishing: Yes (Rock Creek)
Generator: Yes
Gas: No (18.24 miles north on Rock Creek Rd to Clinton)
Repairs: No (33 miles to Missoula via Rock Creek Rd and I-90 westbound)
Image note: This was taken several years ago on one of our first
visits to the Lolo National Forest. We were blown away at how
beautiful the Rock Creek area was, and enthusiastically enjoyed
our time at Dalles campground. As you can see, Dalles is a pretty
campground. The forest in this section of the Lolo is a great
place to spend some time.
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