Montana · Camping

Camp 32

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Camp 32 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Camp 32, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Kootenai National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 2,742 ft
  • Rexford Ranger DistrictKootenai National Forest

Camp 32 is a Forest Service campground in the Rexford Ranger District of Montana's Kootenai National Forest. It sits in the backcountry of the district, and the nearest town is Eureka, about 7 miles away. The site is simple, with vault toilets as the only amenity. No fees are required to use it, so it works well for a short stay or as a base for exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Eureka show July and August highs around 86°F with lows in the low 50s, while September cools to highs near 75°F. Several other spots lie within a few miles. Gut Creek Trail and Pinkham Falls are both hikes about 2 miles away. Koocanusa Area offers lake fishing about 3.4 miles off, and Tobacco River Campground is roughly 4.8 miles away for another camping option.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Camp 32

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      32° / 19°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 21°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 28°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 34°

      8 wet

    5. May

      70° / 42°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 49°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 53°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 51°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 44°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 35°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 27°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 21°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Eureka Rs, MT, 7.2 mi away at 2,532 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.