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8U4 · SPOTTED BEAR, MT

Spotted Bear airstrip camping

The state airport directory marks a camping area at Spotted Bear airstrip on the South Fork of the Flathead River. Arrange the overnight visit with the district before flying.

Camping

Website checked Nov 4, 2026 · SPOTTED BEAR /USFS/

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Before you go

Call to confirm hours.

Hours / check-in: Arrange intended dates with the ranger district.

Call 406-758-5376 Official website ↗

Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.

From the airplane to your destination

Use the identified camping area after confirming transient aircraft parking and the route with the ranger district.

Aircraft parking

Published source

Ask the district to identify an appropriate overnight aircraft parking area.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-04

Getting to the entrance

Call to confirm

The pedestrian route and gate access have not been verified. Ask before leaving the aircraft.

Ground transportation

Call to confirm

A courtesy car, shuttle or rideshare is not confirmed. Arrange a ride and a backup.

Overnight aircraft arrangements

Call to confirm

Confirm tie-down or hangar availability, fees and after-hours access.

Reservations & arrival times

Published source

Check dates and permission with the district at 406-758-5376 May 15–November 15 or 406-387-3800 November 16–May 14.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-04

Facilities

Published source

Past RAF maintenance included an outhouse. Verify current availability and potable water with the district.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-04
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

On-airport camping

Season & restrictions: Camping season unverified. District office has separate summer and winter phone lines.

Book or confirm directly with the operator. Published information does not show live vacancies.

Camping rules & arrangements ↗

Airport & FBO contacts

FBOFBO contact not confirmed
Airport contact · USFS Spotted Bear Ranger District (May 15–November 15; winter 406-387-3800) · 406-758-5376Source ↗ · Source checked 2026-11-04USFS public information gives 406-758-5376 May 15–November 15 and 406-387-3800 November 16–May 14. Montana directory gives a different winter line (406-387-3851). These are office periods, not published camping dates.
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Sources & research notes
  • Confirm current permission for the intended dates, site assignment, stay limit, fees and aircraft parking with Spotted Bear Ranger District.
  • Opening dates, water, restrooms, food-storage and fire restrictions need date-specific confirmation.
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