Fales Flat Campground

Bitterroot National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: DARBY, MT, MT

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.The campground is at the base of Nez Perce Pass which is a corridor into the heart of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Areas.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fales-flat-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Fales Flat is a well-maintained group facility on the Nez Perce Fork with excellent amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water. Google reviews consistently praise spotless facilities, clean vault toilets, and a quiet riverside setting ideal for fishing and recreation.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and American Pika present in the area; Red-tailed Hawk, Pine Grosbeak, and Canada Jay also documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Fales Flat Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground that fills up frequently. Arrive by 6pm on non-reserved dates for potential walk-in availability even during peak season. Bring your own hookups or ensure RV is self-contained; no hookups available at most sites.

Skip Fales Flat Campground if: You need RV hookups—the campground is suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You plan to visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Fales Flat Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Rombo (DARBY, MT), Alta Campground (DARBY, MT), Magruder Rangers House (DARBY, ID), Medicine Point Lookout (SULA, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fales Flat Campground

Cell signal at Fales Flat Campground (DARBY, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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DARBY, MT, MT★ 5 (5 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.The campground is at the base of Nez Perce Pass which is a corridor into the heart of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Areas.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—the campground is suitable only for self-contained RVs.✕ You plan to visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground that fills up frequently.

Arrive by 6pm on non-reserved dates for potential walk-in availability even during peak season.

Bring your own hookups or ensure RV is self-contained; no hookups available at most sites.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear and American Pika present in the area; Red-tailed Hawk, Pine Grosbeak, and Canada Jay also documented within 8km.

Location

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406-821-3269· Bitterroot National Forest
Getting there →

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

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bitterroot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bitterroot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Fales Flat Campground cost per night?+
Fales Flat Campground costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Fales Flat Campground open?+
Fales Flat Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fales Flat Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Fales Flat Campground?+
Fales Flat Campground can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Fales Flat Campground?+
Fales Flat Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fales Flat Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fales Flat Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fales Flat Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Fales Flat Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$30 /night★ 5 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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