Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bear Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/05/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/25/2025
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Madison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ennis
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Ennis, MT, take US Rt. 287 south 10.7 miles to Forest Rt.
327 (in Cameron, MT). Turn left onto Rt. 327 (Bear Creek Loop)
and go 6.5 miles to Bear Creek sign. Turn left at sign and go
2.3 miles to "camping" sign. Turn right into campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 327 becomes gravel at 3.4 miles and narrows
down to a single lane without turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,350 ft.
NOTE: The West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is 65
miles southeast of campground.
This single loop, pack it in, pack it out campground, at the
base of Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, is trailhead for the Bear
Creek Loop Trail. The drive on Forest Rt. 327 to the campground
through Montana countryside with views of local ranches and
gorgeous mountain scenery, is notable; parts of the drive remind
the authors of Austria and Switzerland and Bavarian scenes in
Germany. It's semi-designated campsites are best suited for both
equestrian and hiking campers. There are no grilles or tables on
the sites. Most sites are nestled in an Aspen grove with some
shared hitching rails. Good size corrals are located at several
campsites. There is heavy grass understory which could make
locating tents a challenge at some campsites.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Bear proof food storage boxes are available in the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open early May through late November - weather dependent.
NOTE: Water available Spring and Summer.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 0
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 38'
Comments:
Irregular shaped grass and dirt aprons. A waste station is
available for a fee at the Cameron Store, intersection of US
Rt. 287 and Forest Rt. 327. The campground is best suited
for horse trailers, slide-ins and car/tent campers.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Bear Creek Loop Trail No. 325 and 326 - 12 miles (horse and foot)
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Boulder Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/07/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/10/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Wise River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wise River
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Wise River, MT, take Forest Rt. 73 (Pioneer Mountains Scenic
Byway) south 12.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign
into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,400 ft.
The campground is located along Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway
across the street from Lodgepole campground. It is located
in mature Lodgepole pines and is picturesque. The Wise River
is also located across the street or Byway.
A drive along the Pioneer Mountains National Scenic Byway is
recommended. Traveling the entire length of it is not only
picturesque, but there are several things to do along the way.
See Crystal Park where one is permitted to dig for crystal -
fun for the beginner as well as the experienced gem hobbyist.
Then, visit the Coolidge Ghost Town where the Elkhorn Mine
was in operation during the early 1900s and take a step back
in time; walk along the main street among the old and
crumbling homes. And finally, visit the Grand Vista,
a spectacular view of the mountains and a valley of lush,
green grass with the meandering Wise River. With a little
luck a moose might be sighted. Oh, and if a soak in a
hot spring might be in order after a long drive, try
Elkhorn Hot Springs - a fee is charged.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 15 through September 30 - weather
dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 62'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Boulder Creek Trail/Fourth of July (loop - foot,
horse & motor bike) - 4 miles
FISHING
Brook, Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Grasshopper
VISIT DATE: 08/07/1997
UPDATE DATE: 11/4/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Dillon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dillon
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Dillon, MT, take Interstate 15 south 2.5 miles to State
Rt. 278 (Exit 59). At end of exit ramp, turn right onto Rt.
278 and go 25.2 miles to Polaris, MT (Forest Rt. 73) sign.
Turn right onto Rt. 73 and go 13.2 miles to campground sign.
Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,900 ft.
The campground is heavily wooded and is pack it in, pack it
out. Grasshopper Creek runs through campground.
A drive along the Pioneer Mountains National Scenic Byway is
recommended. Traveling the entire length of it is not only
picturesque, but there are several things to do along the way.
See Crystal Park where one is permitted to dig for crystal -
fun for the beginner as well as the experienced gem hobbyist.
Then, visit the Coolidge Ghost Town where the Elkhorn Mine
was in operation during the early 1900s and take a step back
in time; walk along the main street among the old and
crumbling homes. And finally, visit the Grand Vista,
a spectacular view of the mountains and a valley of lush,
green grass with the meandering Wise River. With a little
luck a moose might be sighted. Oh, and if a soak in a
hot spring might be in order after a long drive, try
Elkhorn Hot Springs - a fee is charged.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 23 through November 28 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - May 24 through September 1
$8 per day - September 2 through November 29
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 55'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Blue Creek Trail - 5.8 miles (trail head marker down at time of
our visit).
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hilltop
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/25/2025
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Madison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: West Yellowstone
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In West Yellowstone, MT, at intersection of US Rts. 20 and
191, take Rt. 191/287 north 8.3 miles to US Rt. 287. Turn
left, following Rt. 287, and go 23.4 miles to Cliff and Wades
Lake sign. Turn left at sign and go 3.4 miles o "Y"
intersection. Bear right and go 1.8 miles to another "Y"
intersection. Bear left and go 0.1 miles to Hilltop campground
sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.8 miles to campground.
NOTE: The last 6.1 miles are on a dirt road that is rough in places.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,800 ft.
NOTE: The West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is 38 miles
southeast of campground.
The campground is located on a hilltop between Wade and Cliff
Lakes among grand old pines. Although the campground sites
do not have views of the lakes, the tranquility and gentle breeze
makes it a pleasant stay. Bear-proof food storage lockers are
provided. There is a significant drop along one edge of the
campground. It is "protected" with a split rail fence but
suggest adult supervision of children.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. A
"Food Storage Order" is in place at this campground. This means
all food must be properly stored in a bear-resistant container;
suspended; stored in a closed, motor vehicle with a solid
top; or, stored in a closed, hard-body RV. Not observing this
Order may result in a substantial fee and prison.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open late May through September 15 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40'
Comments:
Parking aprons are grass and dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Cliff and Wade Lakes Interpretive Trail - 1 mile
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lodgepole
VISIT DATE: 08/07/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Wise River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wise River
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Wise River, MT, take Forest Rt. 73 (Pioneer Mountains Scenic
Byway) south 12.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign
into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,400 ft.
Campground is located alongside the Pioneer Mountains National
Scenic Byway in mature pines. It is directly across the street
from the Boulder Creek campground. The campground is very
picturesque and is adjacent to the Wise River.
A drive along the Pioneer Mountains National Scenic Byway is
recommended. Traveling the entire length of it is not only
picturesque, but there are several things to do along the way.
See Crystal Park where one is permitted to dig for crystal -
fun for the beginner as well as the experienced gem hobbyist.
Then, visit the Coolidge Ghost Town where the Elkhorn Mine
was in operation during the early 1900s and take a step back
in time; walk along the main street among the old and
crumbling homes. And finally, visit the Grand Vista,
a spectacular view of the mountains and a valley of lush,
green grass with the meandering Wise River. With a little
luck a moose might be sighted. Oh, and if a soak in a
hot spring might be in order after a long drive, try
Elkhorn Hot Springs - a fee is charged.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 15 through September 30 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 64'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Boulder Creek Trail/Fourth of July (loop - foot,
horse & motor bike) - 4 miles
FISHING
Brook, Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Madison River
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/25/2025
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Madison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ennis
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Ennis, MT, take US Rt. 287 south 33.2 miles to camp
trailer symbol sign. Bear right after sign and go 0.1 miles
to the single lane Hutchinson bridge. Continue across bridge
to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto dirt road and go
0.7 miles to campground.
NOTE: The Hutchinson Bridge has a height restriction of
12' 7". Its width is 12'10".
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,900 ft.
NOTE: The West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is 38.7
miles south of campground.
The campground, stretching 0.3 miles along Madison River,
is located in an open, level area between a heavily wooded
hillside and the River. Each site has great views of the river
and mountain peaks. The trout fishing in Madison River is
outstanding.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
A "Food Storage Order" is in place at this campground. This
means all food must be properly stored in a bear-resistant
container; suspended; stored in a closed, motor vehicle with
a solid top; or, stored in a closed, hard-body RV. Not
observing this Order may result in a substantial fee and prison.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided from May through September - weather dependent
- weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
Cash or check only if paying at campground
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 52'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: May Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/11/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Wisdom
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wisdom
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Wisdom, MT, take State Rt. 43 west 17.1 miles to May
Creek sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,300 ft.
The campground is located in heavily wooded pines and is
pack it in, pack it out. The Big Hole National Battlefield
is within 8 miles of campground. It is the site of the Nez
Perce War of 1877, a battle between the Nez Perce Indians,
the US Army and civilian volunteers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through September 30
- weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 56'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt and gravel. There is waste station
available for a fee at the Big Hole Petroleum (Sinclair gas)
in Wisdom, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
May Creek Trail No. 103 (horse and foot)
May Creek Cabin - 2 miles
Jct. Anderson Mtn. Rd. - 6 miles
Stevenson Creek Trail No. 102
Access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
FISHING
Brook and Rainbow Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mill Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/05/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Madison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Sheridan
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Sheridan, MT, take Mill St. (Mill Creek Recreation Area sign)
east for 7 miles to campground.
NOTE: Most of road to campground is dirt and narrow. After 2.4
miles, it becomes rough and single lane in places.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,480 ft.
The campground is located in mature pines - pack it in,
pack it out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
A "Food Storage Order" is in place at this campground. This
means all food must be properly stored in a bear-resistant
container and suspended; stored in a closed, motor vehicle
with a solid top; or, stored in a closed, hard-body RV. Not
observing this Order may result in a substantial fee and prison.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided Memorial Day weekend through September 30
- weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 41.5'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Bridge Canyon Trail No. 610
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Miner Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Wisdom
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Jackson
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Jackson, MT, take State Rt. 278 south 0.5 miles to Lower
Miner Lakes sign (Miner Lake Rd.). Turn right onto Miner Lake
Rd. and go 9.6 miles to campground.
NOTE: Miner Lake Rd. becomes a single lane (with few turnouts)
dirt road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,000 ft.
The campground is adjacent to Miner Lake in heavily wooded pine.
Some sites overlook the lake. The Lake is scenic with an
interesting shoreline. Pack it in, pack it out.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided June 15 through September 30
- weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 47'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt; narrow interior roads. There is
waste station available for a fee at Big Hole Petroleum
(Sinclair gas) in Wisdom, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Miner Lake is 54 acres. Power boats are limited to electric
motors only. Good for canoeing.
HIKING - No
Comments:
Approximately 3 miles west of campground is trail to Continental
Divide National Scenic Trail.
FISHING
Brook and Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain Whitefish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mussigbrod
VISIT DATE: 08/12/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Wisdom
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wisdom
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Wisdom, MT, take State Rt. 43 west for 0.9 miles to Lower N.
Fk. Rd. sign. Turn right at sign onto dirt and gravel road and
go 7.6 miles to Mussigbrod Lake sign (Mussigbrod Rd.). Turn left
onto Mussigbrod Rd. and go 10.5 miles to campground.
NOTE: Mussigbrod Rd. is single lane, dirt and gravel with
turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,180 ft.
Campground is adjacent to Mussigbrod Lake with some sites
overlooking the lake. At time of visit, campground was being
renovated. It is peaceful, scenic and situated in tall pines.
Pack it in, pack it out.
Just before entrance to campground there four campsite with horse
trailer parking, pull throughs and hitching rails. These pull
throughs are not included in the campground sites.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
- weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 9
No. Grilles on Sites: 9
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13.5' X 44'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel. Pull throughs will accommodate
any size RV. There is waste station is available at Big Hole
Petroleum (Sinclair gas) in Wisdom, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigot is hand pump. There is wheelchair friendly toilet
located in horse trailer parking lot just before campground
entrance.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Mussigbrod Lake is 102 acres. Power boats are limited to electric
motors only.
HIKING
Mussigbrod Lake Trail No. 372 - 4 miles
Junction to Hellroaring Trail No. 379 - 6 miles
Trails access the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness and Continental
Divide National Scenic Trail.
FISHING
Arctic Grayling, Ling and Brook Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Potosi
VISIT DATE: 08/05/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Madison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Harrison
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Harrison, MT, turn at sign for Pony, MT and go 5.6 miles to
the town of Pony and the Potosi Campground sign. At sign, turn
left onto a gravel road and go 3.1 miles to another campground
sign (Willow Creek Rd.). Turn right onto Willow Creek Rd. and go
5.5 miles to South Willow Creek Recreation Area sign. Turn left
at sign into the Lower Loop or go straight 0.25 miles to Upper
Loop.
NOTE: Willow Creek Rd. is dirt and narrow in places. Interior
campground road is narrow, rough and rocky.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,200 ft.
The campground is heavily wooded and is split into two loops,
upper and lower. It is located on both sides of Willow Creek
and is pack it in, pack it out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided Memorial Day weekend through September 15
- weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 45'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt. Most sites at 90 degree angle to road.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigots are hand pumps. Hand pump in lower loop not
operational time of visit.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Potosi Cut-Off Trail No. 303 - 3.1 miles (foot, horse, motor and
mountain bikes)
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Price Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/07/1997
UPDATE DATE: 11/4/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Dillon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dillon
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Dillon, MT, take Interstate 15 south 2.5 miles to State Rt.
278 (Exit 59). At end of exit ramp, turn right onto Rt. 278 and
go 25.2 miles to Polaris, MT (Forest Rt. 73) sign. Turn right
onto Rt. 73 and go 13.5 miles to Forest Rt. 484. Bear right onto
Rt. 484 and go 4.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 484 turns into Forest Rt. 73 for short distance
before campground sign.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,400 ft.
The campground is pack it in/pack it out and composed of lodgepole
pine and wild flowers(spring) with grass understory. There are
meadows on two sides of the campground which permit wildlife
viewing (deer, moose and elk). Six of the twenty-seven sites may
be reserved for group campers.
A drive along the Pioneer Mountains National Scenic Byway is
recommended. Traveling the entire length of it is not only
picturesque, but there are several things to do along the way.
See Crystal Park (about a mile from the campground) where one
is permitted to dig for crystal - fun for the beginner as well
as the experienced gem hobbyist. Then, visit the Coolidge Ghost
Town where the Elkhorn Mine was in operation during the early
1900s and take a step back in time; walk along the main street
among the old and crumbling homes. And finally, visit the Grand
Vista, a spectacular view of the mountains and a valley of lush,
green grass with the meandering Wise River. With a little luck a
moose might be sighted. Oh, and if a soak in a hot spring might
be in order after a long drive, try Elkhorn Hot Springs - a fee
is charged.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Services provided May 23 through November 28 - weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 Per day - May 24 through September 2
$8 per day - September 3 through Nov 29
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 27
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 9
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 58'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
Water available through mid-September.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Reservoir Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Dillon
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Dillon
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Dillon, MT, take US Rt. 15 south 18.1 miles to State Rt.
324 (Exit 44). Take Rt. 324 west for 19.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign onto gravel road and, following signs,
go 21.1 miles to another campground sign. (This is Forest Rt.
181, but it is not marked at turn.) Turn right into campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 181 is gravel, dirt and rock; it can be rough
in places.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,000 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and adjacent to
Reservoir Lake with a few sites overlooking the lake. Sites
are scattered on hill among mature pines and sage.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through September 30 - weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 61'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt. Interior road is narrow in places
with trees close to roadway.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Reservoir Lake is 11 acres. Power boats are limited to electric
motors only. Boat ramp is primitive.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Stocked Brook and Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Riverview
VISIT DATE: 10/7/2005
UPDATE DATE: 1/25/2025
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT:Madison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ennis
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Ennis, MT, take US Rt. 287 south 33.2 miles to camp trailer
symbol sign. Bear right after sign and go 0.1 miles to the
single lane Hutchinson bridge. Continue across bridge to a "Y"
intersection. Bear left onto dirt road and go 0.3 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.3 miles to
campground.
NOTE: The Hutchinson Bridge has a height restriction of 12' 7".
Its width is 12'10".
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,900 ft.
The West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is 38.3 miles
southeast of campground.
The campground is a large single loop on a bench above the
Madison River. While only a few campsites have a view of the
river, all have great views of the surrounding mountain peaks.
Grass and sagebrush offer no shade but a constant breeze helps
keep things comfortable. All campsites are on the outside of
the loop and are well separated providing good privacy. However,
in September 2012, the campsites were overgrown with weeds and
brush.
The inside of the loop is comprised of tall grass, wildflowers
and sagebrush. Trout fishing in the Madison River is exceptional.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
A "Food Storage Order" is in place at this campground. This
means all food must be properly stored in a bear-resistant
container; suspended; stored in a closed, motor vehicle with
a solid top; or, stored in a closed, hard-body RV. Not observing
this Order may result in a substantial fee and prison.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open late May through mid-October - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and grass. Note bridge
restrictions above.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
Rainbow trout fishing available in nearby Madison River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Seymour Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/12/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Wise River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wise River
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Wise River, MT, take State Rt. 43 west for 10.5 miles to
Anaconda sign. Turn right at sign and go 3.2 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign and go 6.6 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,700 ft.
The campground is heavily wooded with pines and little
understory - pack it in, pack it out. Lower Seymour Lake is
nearby and appears well suited for canoeing.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 1 through September 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 50'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel and asphalt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lower Seymour Lake is 15 acres.
HIKING
Seymour Creek Trail No. 103 (foot, horse and mountain bike -
mountain bikes are not allowed in wilderness)
Anaconda - Pintlar Wilderness - 1 mile
Upper Seymour Lake - 7 miles
FISHING
Rainbow, Brook and Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Twin Lakes
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1997
UPDATE DATE: 6/11/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Wisdom
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wisdom
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Wisdom, MT, take State Rt. 278 south 6.7 miles to Twin Lake
Access sign (Twin Lakes Rd.). Turn right onto Twin Lakes Rd.
and go (on dirt road) 4.1 miles to "T" intersection. Turn left,
staying on Twin Lakes Rd., and go 9 miles to campground sign.
Turn right and go 5.9 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,200 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and located on Twin
Lakes in heavy pine woods. The Lake is very scenic and appears
to be good for canoeing. Some sites overlook the lake.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through September 30 - weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 21' X 35'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt and gravel. There is waste station
available for a fee at Big Hole Petroleum (Sinclair gas) in
Wisdom, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Twin Lakes is 75 acres. Power boats are limited to electric
motors only.
HIKING
Big Lake Creek Trail #467 - 4 miles
Access to Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
FISHING
Brook, Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout, Arctic Grayling and Mountain
Whitefish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Wade Lake
VISIT DATE: 07/24/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/25/2025
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Madison
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: West Yellowstone
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From West Yellowstone, MT, take US Rt. 191/287 north 9.2
miles to where Rt. 287 branches off. Turn left, following
Rt. 287, and go 34 miles to Cliff and Wade Lakes sign. Turn
left at sign and go 3.4 miles to "Y" intersection . Bear
right at intersection and go 1.8 miles to another "Y"
intersection. Bear right at intersection and go 0.7 miles to
campground.
Note: The last 5.9 miles are on a dirt road that is rough in
places.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,400 ft.
NOTE: The West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park is 49
miles southeast of campground.
The campground is a designated wildlife area, particularly
for Bald Eagle and Osprey. It is picturesque and tranquil,
located on the spring-fed Wade Lake with some sites
overlooking the lake. The campground is terraced up the west
shore of the lake and situated among mature pines. Bear-proof
food storage lockers are provided.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
A "Food Storage Order" is in place at this campground. This
means all food must be properly stored in a bear-resistant
container; suspended; stored in a closed, motor vehicle with
a solid top; or, stored in a closed, hard-body RV. Not
observing this Order may result in a substantial fee and
prison.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through late November 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 20' X 42'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Wade Lake is 221 acres - no wake lake. Good for canoeing.
HIKING
Cliff and Wade Lake Interpretive Trail - 1 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown Trout
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