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Bull River Campground.

General information.

Region: Region 1--Northwest.
Dominant Setting: mountain, forest, river/stream.
Location: From Trout Creek travel northwest to mile marker 11.2 on Highway 200, 0.7 miles east of the junction with Highway 56. The Highway 200 mile markers begin at the Montana/Idaho border.
Manager: USDA Forest Service.
Amenities: flush toilets, pit toilets, drinkable water.
There is a use fee at this location.
Pets are allowed (on leash).

Available Activities.

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Accessible activities: camping, picnicking.
Non-accessible activities: boating, camping, fishing, picnicking.

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 Accessible camping information.

Site name: Lower Loop A, Campsite #17.
Type of site or sites: RV site.
Site features: parking pad size of 54 by 15 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
This site has a campground host.
Comment: Lower Loop A, campsite #11 also meets accessibility standards.

Site name: Lower Loop B, Campsite #22.
Type of site or sites: RV site.
Site features: parking pad size of 39 by 24 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
This site has a campground host.
Comment: Lower Loop B, campsites #25 & #26 meet accessibility standards too.

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 Accessible picnicking information.

Site name: Group Picnic Shelter.
Estimated number of accessible picnic tables: 4.
Picnic table information: movable picnic tables, picnic tables have wheelchair seating spaces.
Other features: BBQ with an accessible cooking surface height (15 to 34 inches from the ground), sheltered area, group event facilities.
Comment: The route to the picnic shelter has a max slope of 3% and a cross slope of 1%.

Location pictures.

1: Picture 1--Information bulletin board near fee station.

2: Picture 2--Campsite #22 located in lower loop B does meet accessibility standards even though it is not designated accessible.

3: Picture 3--Accessible latrine nearby campsite #22.

4: Picture 4--Campsite #17 located in lower loop A does meet accessibility standards even though it is not marked accessible.

5: Picture 5--Accessible latrine across the road from #17.

6: Picture 6--View from the campground in lower loop A.

7: Picture 7--Group picnic shelter in the day-use area.

8: Picture 8--Accessible parking space and latrine near the group picnic shelter.

9: Picture 9--Boat launch area with dock & ramp.

10: Picture 10--Accessible parking & latrine in the boat launch area.

User comments about this location.

1: On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, USFS Website wrote:
The campground is located in a natural wooded area at the confluence of the Bull River and the Clark Fork River. The campground has 26 sites including one host site, with tables and fire rings accomodating up to a 40' length rv. Two of the sites are pull throughs. Amenities include potable water, flush/vault toilets, reservable group site, and a fully developed boat launch with a dock.

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Manager's contact information.

Managed by: USDA Forest Service.
Address: Cabinet Ranger District, Trout Creek Ranger Station, 2693 MT Hwy 200, Trout Creek, MT 59874-9503 (406) 827-3533
Phone Number: (406) 827-3533
TDD phone number is not available.
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Information source and currentness.

Source of Information: MonTECH L. Bastian

Information Date: 10/8/2013 10:04:57 AM