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Little Therriault Lake.
General information.
Region: Region 1--Northwest.
Dominant Setting: mountain, forest, lake.
Location: From fortine follow Hwy 93 northeast approximately 3 miles (mp 169.34) and turn right onto Grave Creek road 114. Follow road 114 for 14 miles to the junction with Therriault Lakes road 319. Continue north on road 319 for 14 miles to the Y. Turn right onto Bluebird Creek road 7085 and follow for approximately 0.71 miles to the campground entrance.
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, fishing, hiking.
Non-accessible activities: boating, camping, fishing, hiking.
Accessible camping information.
Site name: Campsite #2.
Type of site or sites: RV site.
Site features: parking pad size of 20 by 14 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
Comment: Accessible campsite even though it is not designated as one.
Site name: Campsite #3.
Type of site or sites: RV site.
Site features: parking pad size of 27 by 20 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface within accessible reach range.
Comment: Accessible campsite even though it is not designated as one.
Accessible fishing information.
Site name: Fishing Platform.
Type of site: lake.
Accessible access to water: Fishing platform.
Other features: none.
Comment: There are two fishing platforms accessed by the trail system.
Accessible hiking information.
Trail name: Little Lake Therriault Trail.
Type of trail: loop trail.
Trail surface: gravel, surface is firm, surface is stable.
Trail dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 48 inches, maximum running slope of 12 degrees, maximum cross slope of 5 degrees, trail has 60 by 60 inch passing/ resting/ turn-around areas, average distance between passing areas is unknown, there are tread obstacles, maximum tread obstacle height is 2 inches, there is edge protection along part of the trail, minimum edge protection height is 7 inches.
Length: 1 to 3 miles.
Other trail features: boardwalks and/or bridges.
Comment: There are several bridges throughout the trail system. The obstacles are mainly found where the trail abuts to the bridges.
Location pictures.
1: Picture 1--Scenic view of Little Therriault Lake.
2: Picture 2--Campsite #2 does meet accessibility standards even though it is not marked accessible.
3: Picture 3--Campsite #3 also meets accessibility standards but it is not marked accessible.
4: Picture 4--Latrine is across the road from both campsites #2 & #3.
5: Picture 5--Trailhead signage to the accessible 1.5 mile trail around the lake.
6: Picture 6--View of bridge and trail. There are several bridges throughout the trail system.
7: Picture 7--This is 1 of 2 fishing platforms accessible by the trail system.
User comments about this location.
1: On Wednesday, October 9, 2013, Enter your name here. wrote:
The Little Therriault Lake campground is located 12.5 air miles from Fortine. The campground has 6 sites with tables and fire rings and able to accomodate up to a 32' rv. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, food storage boxes and an undeveloped boat access (pack boats).
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Manager's contact information.
Managed by: USDA Forest Service.
Address: Fortine Ranger District, Murphy Lake Ranger Station,12797 US Hwy 93 S,
PO Box 116,
Fortine, MT 59918-0116
(406) 882-4451
Phone Number: (406) 882-4451
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 3:35:33 PM
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