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McGillivray Recreation Site.
General information.
Region: Region 1--Northwest.
Dominant Setting: mountain, forest, lake.
Location: From Libby travel east 13.6 miles to the junction with Koocanusa West Side road 228, turn left. Follow road 228 north for 10 miles.
Manager: USDA Forest Service.
Amenities: pit toilets, drinkable water.
There is a use fee at this location.
Pets are allowed (on leash).
Available Activities.
Accessible activities: camping, picnicking.
Non-accessible activities: boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, nature viewing.
Accessible camping information.
Site name: Campsite #9.
Type of site or sites: RV site.
Site features: paved parking pad, parking pad size of 80 by 17 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: This is a real nice campsite that meets all of the accessibility standards.
Accessible picnicking information.
Site name: Group Use Shelter #1.
Estimated number of accessible picnic tables: 3.
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: This picnic shelter can be reserved for group events.
Location pictures.
1: Picture 1--Entrance sign to the McGillivray Recreation Site.
2: Picture 2--Kiosk & fee station.
3: Picture 3--Designated accessible campsite #9.
4: Picture 4--Closeup of campsite #9. Notice accessible latrine in the background.
5: Picture 5--Group Use picnic shelter #1. It can be reserved for group events.
6: Picture 6--Accessible parking with pathway leading to group use picnic shelter #1. The route has a max slope of 6.3% and a cross slope of 1.3%.
7: Picture 7--Assortment of tables inside the shelter.
8: Picture 8--Grills and water spigot adjacent to the Group Shelter.
9: Picture 9--Accessible latrines associated with Group Use Shelter #1.
10: Picture 10--Group Use picnic shelter #2 which can also be reserved.
11: Picture 11--Boat launch area with two ramps and a dock.
12: Picture 12--Accessible latrine & parking for the boat launch area.
User comments about this location.
1: On Wednesday, October 9, 2013, USFS Website wrote:
This campground is located adjacent to 90-mile long Lake Koocanusa. It is an undiscovered treasure on the west side of the lake; opposite Hwy 37, and 7 miles north of Libby Dam. The campground has 33 sites with tables and fire rings and able to accomodate up to 40' rv. Campground roads and parking spurs are paved. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, swimming beach, pavilions and a fully developed boat ramp with dock.
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Manager's contact information.
Managed by: USDA Forest Service.
Address: Libby Ranger District, Canoe Gulch Ranger Station, 12557 MT Hwy 37
Libby, MT 59923- 8212
(406) 293-7773
Phone Number: (406) 293-7773
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 3:32:53 PM
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