This campground provides a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable, including picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and potable water. Additionally, there are bear-resistant food storage lockers available for campers to ensure their safety and the preservation of the wildlife in the area.
Reservations are not accepted at Spar Lake Campground, and campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it is advisable to arrive early, especially during peak seasons, to secure a spot. The best time of year to visit this camping area is during the summer months, from May to September, when the weather is generally warm and the area is accessible. However, it is important to note that the campground is located at an elevation of 4,000 feet, so temperatures might drop at night even during the summer.
While staying at Spar Lake Campground, visitors can explore the surrounding natural beauty by hiking or fishing in Spar Lake, which is known for its crystal-clear water and abundance of fish. However, it is essential to be cautious of wildlife in the area, especially bears, and to follow proper food storage guidelines. Additionally, visitors should be prepared for a rustic camping experience, as there is no electricity or dump station available at this campground.
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Spar Lake Campground
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Spar Lake
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Dorr Skeels Campground
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Dorr Skeels
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Bad Medicine Campground
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Bad Medicine
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Lightning Creek At Clark Fork Id
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1140cfs |
Clark Fork River Below Cabinet Gorge Dam Id
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39300cfs |
Yaak River Near Troy Mt
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2000cfs |
Kootenai River At Leonia Id
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17900cfs |
Pack River Nr Colburn Id
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610cfs |
Fisher River Near Libby Mt
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727cfs |
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BEAR MOUNTAIN
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67" |
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NOHRSC BEAR MOUNTAIN
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74" |
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HERON 2NW
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0" |
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NOHRSC NOXON 4.2 WNW
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0" |
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NOHRSC POORMAN CREEK
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37" |
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POORMAN CREEK
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36" |
North Fork Bull River, Sec. 32, T29N, R32W To Proposed Cabinet Mtns Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 1, T28N, R32W
Middle Fork Bull River, Sec. 9, T28N, R33W To Proposed Addition To Cabinet Mtns Wilderness, Sec. 12, T28N, R33W
Cabinet Mtns Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 3, T27N, R32W To Bull River, Sec. 12, T27N, R33W
9 Miles From Quartz Creek To Surprise Gulch,Two Miles Below Kootenai Falls To 9 Miles From Quartz Creek To Surprise Gulch,Two Miles Below Kootenai Falls
East Fork Bull River, Headwaters, Sec. 13, T27N, R32W To Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 3, T27N, R32W
10 Miles From Surprise Gulch To A Mile Below Kootenai Vista Estates To 10 Miles From Surprise Gulch To A Mile Below Kootenai Vista Estates