Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233360
When Mcgregor Lake Campground reopens
Mcgregor Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 28 monitored sites
Of the 351 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 8 open for online reservation · 2 reserved · 341 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 28 monitored sites, 1 can be reserved online and 26 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
97.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 8 of 351 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online97.7%
Open site-nights8 / 351
Reserved (of online inventory)2 / 10
Weekday openings7
Weekend openings1
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 7 fall on weekdays and 1 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 8 of 351 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 27 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Group Site | 8 |
This site currently has 8 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
The next bookable night is Sep 21. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
8 open site-nights across 1 site at Mcgregor Lake Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site Group Site.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 27 sites take 25 ft, 27 sites take 35 ft, 27 sites take 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Site | 40 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Mcgregor Lake Campground
Overview
McGregor Lake Campground is located approximately 53 miles southeast of Libby, Montana, on Highway 2 at the west end of McGregor Lake in the Kootenai National Forest. This area is about halfway between Libby and Kalispell in the heart of the Thompson Chain of Lakes, a premier fishing and hunting area.
Recreation
McGregor Lake is host to a prime mackinaw trout population and offers excellent opportunities for a trophy-size catch. There is a boat ramp on-site for access to the lake. Swimming and water skiing are also popular activities. Hikers can walk the 2.9-mile McGregor Lake Shoreline Trail.
Facilities
The campground has 27 sites, including one host site, all with tables and fire rings. Most sites offer an average length of 32 feet. Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are available during the peak season. The campground campsites are not currently on the reservation system. The reservable group site is available for large groups, this site is a 120' x 140' gravel parking area. Tables and fire ring are located within the site. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov Day use picnic sites with tables and fire rings are located near the beach.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 3,900 feet, the campground is nestled among young pines at the west end of McGregor Lake in the Fisher River Area. The lake spans 1,240 acres, making it the largest lake in the Kootenai National Forest. The Fisher River Area is the watershed formed by the four forks (West, East, Silver Butte, Pleasant Valley) of the Fisher River and Wolf Creek. Within it is the Thompson Chain of Lakes, which consists of more than 20 lakes.
28 monitored sites26 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ft1 with hookups26 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 25
Getting there
From Libby, MT, take US Route 2 east 53 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground. An alternate route is to take US Route 2 west from Kalispell, MT, for 32 miles to campground entrance.
12577 Hwy 37, Libby, MT 59923406-293-7773
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233360 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233360 · Mcgregor Lake Campground · Libby MT12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Mcgregor Lake Campground?
Reservations for Mcgregor Lake Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 97.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 8 of 351 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Mcgregor Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Mcgregor Lake Campground?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site Group Site. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Mcgregor Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
27 of the 27 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Mcgregor Lake Campground?
September 2026, with 8 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 351.
When is the next open date at Mcgregor Lake Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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