Fishtrap Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 47.8615, -115.2028
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This is an open, sunny site with scattered trees on a flat bench above Fishtrap Lake. Non-motorized boating and lake fishing permitted. A hiking trail is available nearby. Fish Your National Forests: Fish available include: Trout, Native Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait.
From the USFS.
Is Fishtrap Lake Campground free?
No. Fishtrap Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Fishtrap Lake Campground?
From the town of Thompson Falls, travel 5 miles east on state highway 200. Turn left (north) onto the paved Thompson River Road (do not take the graveled road). Travel 15 miles north on the Thompson River Road. Turn left (west) on Fishtrap Creek Road #516 for 14 miles. Then turn left (west) on Forest Service Road #7593 for 2 miles; road is narrow. Campground is 200 feet beyond the lake access.
What are the rules at Fishtrap Lake Campground?
Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information
Nearby
- West Fork Fishtrap Creek Campground4.0 mi
- Willow Creek Campground5.1 mi
- Sylvan Lake Campground5.2 mi
- BEND GUARD STATION8.1 mi
- COUGAR PEAK LOOKOUT11.7 mi
- Pleasant Valley Campground13.1 mi
- Clark Memorial Campground15.9 mi
- Copper King Campground16.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
