Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns campground
Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns
The campground features amenities such as fire pits, picnic tables, and vault toilets. It is a first-come-first-serve campground, so visitors are advised to arrive early to secure a spot. The campground has a total of 20 campsites, making it a relatively small and peaceful area.
An interesting fact about the area is that it is located near the historic town of Virginia City, a former gold mining town that has been preserved as a living museum. Visitors can tour the town and learn about its fascinating history.
The best time of year to visit the Volunteer Fire Dept Campground is during the summer months when temperatures average around 70°F during the day and 40°F at night. This is the perfect weather for hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Overall, the Volunteer Fire Dept Campground is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves camping and exploring the natural beauty of Montana.
What's on-site at Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Firemans Memorial Park - Libby | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Timberlane Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Timberlane | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Dunn Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Blackwell Flats | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kootenai River Bl Libby Dam Nr Libby Mt | 10,000 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Libby Mt | 513 cfs | → |
| Yaak River Near Troy Mt | 1,440 cfs | → |
| Kootenai River At Leonia Id | 14,200 cfs | → |
| Clark Fork River Below Cabinet Gorge Dam Id | 50,100 cfs | → |
| Lightning Creek At Clark Fork Id | 595 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Banfield Mountain | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Banfield Mountain | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Poorman Creek | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Poorman Creek | 5.0 in | -3.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Chicago Ridge | 33.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Ross Creek Cedar National Conservation Area
- Kootenai National Forest
- Wilderness Cabinet Mountains
- Logan State Park
Boat launches
- City Service Road Libby
- Osprey Landing
- Lincoln County
- National Forest Development Road 333 Lincoln County
- Dorr Skeels Road Lincoln County
- National Forest Development Road 2394 Lincoln County
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 10 Miles From Tub Gulch To Quartz Creek To 10 Miles From Tub Gulch To Quartz Creek
- Junction Of The Fisher River (Three Miles Sownstream Of Libby Dam) To Tub Gulch, Approximately Four Miles Upstream From The Town Of Libby, Montana
- From The Boundary Of The Flagstaff Mountain Inventoried Roadless Area #690 Downstream For Three Miles To The Confluence Of Main Quartz Creek To
- 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
- From The Junction Of Hennesey Creek Downstream For Nine Miles To The Confluence With The Kootenai River To
- From The Headwaters Of The West Fork Of Quartz Creek Downstream For Three Miles To The Boundary Of The Flagstaff Mountain Inventoried Roadless Area #690 To
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns
Can I make reservations at Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Volunteer Fire Dept Campgrouns.