Montana · Camping

Murphy Lake

May–Sep
best months

Is Murphy Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Murphy Lake, 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 3,000 ft
  • Fortine Ranger DistrictKootenai National Forest

Murphy Lake is a campground in Montana with 15 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Murphy Lake

    Best months: May–September. 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

      30° / 18°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 19°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 25°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 31°

      7 wet

    5. May

      68° / 38°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 45°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 50°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 47°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 40°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 31°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      39° / 25°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 17°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fortine 1 N, MT, 3.2 mi away at 3,000 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)