Fales Flat Campground

West Fork Ranger Station, Darby, Montana, United States
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Fales Flat Group Site
Fales Flat Group Site
Road into the Fales Flat Group Site
Camas in bloom at Fales Flat
Fales Flat Campground Group Area - Aspen

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Equestrian-Friendly Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
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About Fales Flat Campground

Fales Flat Campground is a group facility on Nez Perce Fork of the Bitterroot River. It is also well equipped for equestrian campers. The campground provides access to a variety of hiking and horseback riding trails in the area, as well as a variety of historic sites that denote the presence of the Nez Perce many years ago.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Equestrian-Friendly Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Equestrian-Friendly
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GS1, Loop: G

GS1, Loop: G

🚐 RV
  • 40 × 14 ft
  • Gravel

Site Details

Up to 100 guests
40 × 14 ft
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Campfire
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Reviews (20)

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What Guests Are Saying

Fales Flat Campground is highly praised for its beautiful scenery, easy access, and exceptional cleanliness, particularly the bathrooms. The campground is well-maintained with friendly staff and offers convenient proximity to Darby for dining options. Many visitors express their intent to return, highlighting it as a great spot for large gatherings.

Review Summary

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Anonymous

5
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RANGER DANGER

RANGER DANGER

October 24, 2018

5

I try to come here every year to camp. It's a beautiful place with free camping.

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Dylan Kemp

Dylan Kemp

December 27, 2021

5

Great place to get together for large groups.

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Peter Z

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June 13, 2022 • Stayed at: GS1, Loop: G

5

We love this site! So many great memories made here!

Peter Z

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June 13, 2022 • Stayed at: GS1, Loop: G

5

We love this site! So many great memories made here!

Michelle Holton

Michelle Holton

July 11, 2022

5
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Michelle Holton

Michelle Holton

July 11, 2022

5
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G T Bergen

G T Bergen

July 19, 2022

5

Great area to camp and fish.

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Lisa M

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July 8, 2024 • Stayed at: GS1, Loop: G

5

We love this campground! It works so well for our annual family camping trip (22 of us)... there's plenty of room to spread out so we're not right on top of each other, but a wonderful "main area" for the whole group to gather for meals and campfire time!

Lisa M

Verified

July 8, 2024 • Stayed at: GS1, Loop: G

5

We love this campground! It works so well for our annual family camping trip (22 of us)... there's plenty of room to spread out so we're not right on top of each other, but a wonderful "main area" for the whole group to gather for meals and campfire time!

Location & Directions for Fales Flat Campground

West Fork Ranger Station, Darby, MT 59829 United States

Elevation: 1,556 ft

Getting There

From Darby, travel south on Highway 93 for about four miles. Turn onto Highway 473 and continue southwest for 14 mi. Turn west onto Forest Road 468 and continue about 12 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Darby, MT - 29 mi

About 44 min to downtown

Highway access

Fales Flat Campground is accessible via Highway 93, located approximately four miles north from Darby, and Highway 473, which leads southwest for 14 miles before reaching the campground.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Water is not available at the campground
  • Call (406) 821-3269 for information on potential road closures or fire restrictions
  • Click here for more information on the Bitterroot National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • No garbage service available, pack it in and pack it out.
  • No cell phone coverage.
  • Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept unavailable to bears in approved containers or inside a hard sided vehicle from March 1 through December 31. 
  • For more information on the Food Storage Order in Bear Country, visit https://nfs.fs2c.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r01/bitterroot/publication/alerts/BRF_FSO_Handout_final.pdf

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