Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Benchmark
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Rocky Mountain
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Augusta
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Augusta, MT, take County Rt. 435 for 0.3 miles to Fishing
Access, Bean Lake sign (Eberl St.). Turn right onto Eberl St.
(which becomes Laurel St. almost immediately and then Forest Rt.
235) and go 14.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left
(following Benchmark sign) and go 15.4 miles to Benchmark
campground sign. Turn left and go 0.3 miles to campground.
NOTE: Starting with Eberl St., all but 0.3 miles is dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,300 ft.
The campground is located on Wood Canyon Ford in the Sawtooth
Range of the Rocky Mountain Front Range in a variety of conifers
and Aspen, which provide all sites with shade. The campground is
pack it in, pack it out and composed of three spurs, two of
which have feeding troughs for horses (stock) at most of the sites.
All sites have spacious parking aprons for RVs or tow vehicles with
horse trailers. At the time of our visit, many of the sites were
occupied by equestrian campers with their horses. Although the
drive into the campground is long, it is scenic. It is located
near Scapegoat Wilderness.
The campground is located in bear country; practice safe food
storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through November 30; no services
between Labor Day and November 30 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
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: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 50' X 33'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grassy and very wide.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Straight Creek Trail #212 (horse & foot) - 15.2 miles (provides
access to a network of trails to include the Scapegoat
Wilderness)
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cave Mountain
VISIT DATE: 08/06/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Rocky Mountain
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Choteau
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Choteau, MT, take US Rt. 89 north 4 miles to Teton Pass
Winter Sports Area/Eureka Forest Reservoir signs. Turn left at
signs and go 22.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign
and go 0.4 miles to campground.
NOTE: Last 5 miles are gravel and dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,200 ft.
The campground is located in the Front Range of the Rocky
Mountains along the shore of the North Fork of the Teton River
with some sites overlooking the river. Aspen and fir provide
shade for most of the sites. This is a nice little pack it in,
pack it out campground with delightful views of the Sawtooth
Range. The sites are well separated providing some privacy.
Just west of the campground is Nature Conservancy land and famed
dinosaur, fossil rich Montana Badlands. Contact the Museum of
the Rockies (406) 994-6618 for information. There are hitching
rails and feed troughs at the Middle Fork of the Teton trail head.
This is bear country; use safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
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: Yes
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 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. There is a RV waste
station, with no potable water, available in back of the City
Campground in Choteau, MT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading is possible in the North Fork of the Teton River.
HIKING
Middle Fork of the Teton River Trail #108 (foot & horse) - 17.6
miles - provides access to trail network and the Bob Marshall
Wilderness
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat is catch and release.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Crystal Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/12/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Judith
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lewistown
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Lewistown, MT, at the intersection of US Rts 191/87 and State Rt. 200,
take US Rts. 191/87 south 9.8 miles to Forest Access sign (Crystal Lake Rd.).
Turn left onto Crystal Lake Rd. (gravel) and go 5.1 miles to an intersection.
Turn left (staying on Crystal Lake Rd.) and go 3.8 miles to another intersection.
Turn left, continuing on Crystal Lake Rd., and go 12.5 miles to campground.
NOTE: Crystal Lake Rd. varies from a narrow two-lane road to
single-lane. The last 5.7 miles are paved.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,700 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and located near Crystal Lake in
the shadow of Mt. Harlow in a delightfully thick stand of spruce. Sites are
large, secluded and widely spaced. However, it is the thick vegetation that
provides good to excellent privacy between campsites. The campground is
attractive with several hiking trails and although the picturesque lake,
well suited for canoeing, is within a short walk, none of the camp sites have
a view of the Crystal Lake. This is an excellent family campground not only
because of the lake, but also the large network of trails. A pipe at the
campground's entrance provides some excellent drinking water.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open from June 2 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 28
Total Sites: 28
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 28
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 40'
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: 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Crystal Lake is a natural lake, 100 acres, and shallow with a
muddy bottom. The lake is seasonal and will be low in late summer.
Power boats are limited to electric motors.
HIKING
Crystal Lake Loop Trail #405 (foot) - 1.75 miles
Jack Milburn Trail (wheelchair friendly)
Uhlorn Trail (Ice Caves) #493 (foot & horse) - 3 miles -
accesses the ice caves (another 5 miles) on the Snowy Crest.
FISHING
Rainbow Trout (stocked)
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dry Wolf
VISIT DATE: 08/10/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Judith
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Stanford
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Stanford, MT, take US Rt. 87 north 1.2 miles to Forest
Access sign. Turn left at sign and go 4.3 miles to "Y"
intersection. Bear right at intersection and go 15.7 miles to
campground sign. Turn right into campground.
NOTE: All but first mile is gravel and dirt and last 8 miles is
single-lane.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,900 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and located along Dry Wolf
Creek among meadows, spruce and fir trees. This is a scenic and
tranquil destination campground and was a Kiwanis Club project in
1930. In 1937, it was improved by the WPA. The campground reflects
all these influences plus improvements made by the Forest Service
during the 1960s and 2006. The Bandbox Mountain surrounds the
campground where marine fossils can be found.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 1 through October 31 - 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): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: Yes
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: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 18' X 45'
Comments:
The 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: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water is spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading in Dry Wolf Creek is possible.
HIKING
Dry Wolf Trail #401 (foot & horse) - 2.5 miles
1 mile access to Silver Gulch Trail #402 (foot & horse) - 4 miles
FISHING
Hybrid Cutthroat trout (catch & release)
Wheelchair friendly (WCF) access to two WCF fishing platforms a
few thousand feet from campground on Dry Wolf trail.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Grasshopper Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/14/1998
UPDATE DATE: 4/1/2010
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: White Sulphur Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: White Sulphur Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From White Sulphur Springs, MT, take US Rt. 12 east 6.4 miles to
"Access" sign (Forest Rt. 211). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 211
(dirt) and go 4 miles to "T" intersection. Turn right and go 0.2
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,700 ft.
Grasshopper Creek flows through the campground with sites among
thick stand of conifers; the creek can be heard throughout campground.
It is pack it in, pack it out and a few sites look
out onto grassy hillsides. The interior road is a "tear drop" shape
making it difficult for some RVs to circle the campground. There
are raspberry bushes all over the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through December 1. No water
provided from about October 1 through December 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 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: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. Besides being "tear drop" shaped
(see General Comments), the interior road is narrow and rough in
places. An RV waste station, with potable water, is available for
a fee at Conestoga RV Park (private) in White Sulphur Springs
located on South Ave.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Horse Park Trail #723X (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 2 miles
Richardson Creek Trail #717 (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 6 miles
(provides access to network of trails)
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Home Gulch
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Rocky Mountain
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Augusta
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Augusta, MT, take Manix St. west (toward Gibson Reservoir) 3.7
miles to Gibson Reservoir sign. At intersection, turn right and
go 16.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into
campground.
NOTE: At some point, Manix St. turns into Forest Rt. 108. At the
intersection, the road turns into dirt for 15 miles, then becomes
paved for 1.8 miles to the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,580 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and stretches along the
North Fork of the Sun River between two towering cliffs. Most
sites overlook the river and are shaded by Aspen and Alder trees.
The interior road is narrow. The nearby Sun Canyon Lodge offers
laundromat, hot showers, trail rides and a cafe full of local
(stuffed) wildlife.
This is bear country, practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through November 30; no services from
Labor Day through November 30 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. A challenging RV waste station,
with potable water, is available for a fee across from the campground
at the Sun Canyon Lodge.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading possible in the North Fork of the Sun River.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Jumping Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/14/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: White Sulphur Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Neihart
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Neihart, MT, take US Rt. 89 south 17.3 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,800 ft.
The campground, located well back from US Rt. 89 on Sheep Creek,
is pack it in, pack it out. Some sites overlook the creek
and most are nestled under mature spruce trees. Comfortable is
one description for this campground, but there is little
understory providing minimal privacy between sites. The
campground is convenient for travelers on US Rt. 89.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through October 31.
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: Yes
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: 11.5' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. An RV waste
station, with potable water, is available for a fee at
Conestoga RV Park (private) in White Sulphur Springs
located on South Ave.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
There is an undesignated, maintained trail in back of campground.
FISHING
Brook and Rainbow Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kings Hill
VISIT DATE: 08/14/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: White Sulphur Springs
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Neihart
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Neihart, MT, take US Rt. 89 south 7.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign and then immediate right into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,400 ft.
NOTE: Campground may be closed for reconstruction during summer
1999; check with Ranger District.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is located on top of Kings
Hill Pass in a thick stand of conifers just off US Rt. 89, adjacent
to Showdown Winter Recreation Area. From the campground, drive up
to the manned Porphyry fire lookout tower for some great views of
the valley below. In fact, given no fear of heights, one can climb
the tower for even better vistas. The campground is convenient to
the Kings Hill West and Kings Hill East mountain bike network of
trails - contact the Kings Hill Ranger District Office for maps and
details.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 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: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 19' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. An RV waste station,
with potable water, is available for a fee at Conestoga RV Park
(private) in White Sulphur Springs located on South Ave.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
See General Comments
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Logging Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/11/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Belt Creek
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Great Falls
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Great Falls, MT, take US Rt. 89 south 3.2 miles to State Rt.
227. Turn right onto Rt. 227 and go 5 miles to "Y" intersection.
Bear left at intersection toward Stockett, MT and go 8.7 miles
(past Stockett) to another "Y" intersection. Bear left onto
Evans-Riceville Rd. (dirt and gravel) and go 15.4 miles to still
another "Y" intersection. Bear right (single-lane dirt and
gravel with turnouts) and go 4.4 miles to Logging Creek
campground/Forest Rt. 839 sign. Turn right onto Rt. 839 and go
2.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
ALTERNATIVE (not recommended for RVs): From Monarch, MT, take US
Rt. 89 north 3 miles to "Forest Access" sign (County Rt. 427).
Turn left (tight turn) onto Rt. 427 and go 11.2 miles to "Y"
intersection and Logging Creek campground sign. Bear left and go
2.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
NOTE: Much of this alternative route is single-lane without
turnouts, dirt, steep and very rocky.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,500 ft.
The campground stretches along Logging Creek between limestone
cliffs and conifer-covered mountain sides. Many sites are
adjacent to the creek with the sound of the creek heard
throughout the campground. This is a very picturesque location
away from it all. At the far end of the campground one can
easily access the creek which is well suited
for children (and adults) to play. Sites without grilles do have
stone fire pits.
The closest town is actually Monarch, MT. Great Falls is
displayed as the closest town because it is the safest starting
point to access the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through Thanksgiving. No water provided after September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
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: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 54'
Comments:
The 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: 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading is possible in Logging Creek.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook and Rainbow Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Many Pines
VISIT DATE: 08/14/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Belt Creek
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Neihart
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Neihart, MT, take US Rt. 89 south 2.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,900 ft.
The campground stretches along US Rt. 89 and Belt Creek in a
stand of mixed conifers (Spruce, Lodgepole and fir). There are a
couple trails (Memorial Falls, for example) north of
campground on US Rt. 89. Some sites are next to Belt Creek.
Convenient location for campers traveling along US Rt. 89.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through October 31. No water
provided after September 15.
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): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
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 51'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt, gravel and grass. An RV waste
station, with potable water, is available for a fee at Conestoga
RV Park (private) in White Sulphur Springs located on South
Ave.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mortimer Gulch
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Rocky Mountain
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Augusta
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Augusta, MT, take Manix St. west (toward Gibson Reservoir) 3.7
miles to Gibson Reservoir sign. At this intersection, turn
right and go 21.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
NOTE: At some point, Manix St. turns into Forest Rt. 108. At the
intersection, the road turns into dirt for 15 miles, then becomes
paved for 6.8 miles to the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,000 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and composed of two
loops - upper and lower. It was reconstructed, summer 1998.
The upper level was under construction at the time of the authors'
visit. The lower loop has lots of Aspen, while Douglas fir are
more prevalent in the upper loop. Gibson Reservoir is nearby.
Gibson Lake Bar and Grille, also close, for a "cook's" night out.
This is bear country practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through November 30; no services from Labor Day
through November 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): 26
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 48'
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: 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Gibson Reservoir is 1,296 acres. Primitive boat ramp is 0.5
miles from campground and is accessible ONLY to 4X4 tow vehicles.
HIKING
Mortimer Gulch #252 - 7 miles
North Fork of the Sun #201 - 17.5 miles
Both trails are foot and horse and access the Bob Marshall
Wilderness.
FISHING
Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Spring Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/15/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Musselshell
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: White Sulphur Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From White Sulphur Springs, MT, take US Rt. 12 east 26.3 miles to
Spring Creek campground sign (Spring Creek Rd./Forest Rt. 274).
Turn left onto Spring Creek Rd. and go 4.1 miles to another
Spring Creek campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.3
miles to campground.
NOTE: Spring Creek Rd. turns into gravel and dirt after 2.1
miles. It is mostly single-lane with turnouts and level.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,300 ft.
The campground is located adjacent to Spring Creek among
Cottonwoods, Ponderosa, Juniper and Aspens in a riparian
environment. The understory is grass with a thick growth of wild
roses providing privacy between sites. At least one site
overlooks the creek; lots of shade, nice family campground.
A visit to the Charles M. Bair Family Museum in Martinsdale, MT,
about 7.6 miles east off US Rt. 12, is a pleasant day trip
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through December 1 - weather dependent
NOTE: Water system is shut down October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 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: 17' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel. An RV waste
station, with potable water, is available for a fee at Conestoga
RV Park (private) in White Sulphur Springs located on South
Ave.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump however, it has not been a
reliable water source. Forest Service recommends bringing
drinking water. The only wheelchair friendly vault is
located at site 8.
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Spring Creek is very good for wading.
HIKING
Spur to East Fork of Spring Creek (multi-use) - 1.5 miles -
access to East Fork of Spring Creek Trail #608, which is 15.5
miles.
FISHING
Brook Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Summit
VISIT DATE: 07/25/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Rocky Mountain
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: East Glacier Park
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From East Glacier Park, MT, take US Rt. 2 west 11.3 miles to
campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,200 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and straddles the
Continental Divide in the shadow of Summit Mtn. It is composed
of two unnamed loops among conifers with abundant wild flowers
scattered throughout the understory. The St. Mary Glacier
National Park entrance is 42 miles east on US Rt. 2, while the
West Glacier, MT entrance is 46 miles in the other direction.
The campground is adjacent to Memorial Square which celebrates
Theodore Roosevelt (with a miniature Washington Monument) and the
Blackfeet people.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through November 1 - weather dependent.
Water may be shutdown in October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 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: 20' X 33'
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: 3
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Summit Cutoff #133 (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 3 miles
Trail accesses the Continental Divide and is open to ORV/ATV
from July 1 through April 1.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Thain Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/07/1998
UPDATE DATE: 6/19/2024
STATE: Montana
REGION: Northern
RANGER DISTRICT: Judith
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Great Falls
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Great Falls, MT, take US Rt. 89 east 3.3 miles to
Highwood/State Rt. 228 sign. At sign, turn left onto State Rt.
228 and go 13.9 miles to stop sign. Continue straight onto
gravel and dirt roadway, following Thain Creek signs, and go 10.1
miles to "T" intersection. Turn right, following Thain Creek
signs, and go 7.2 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left and go
1.1 miles to Recreation Area sign. Continue straight another 0.3
miles to campground.
WET WEATHER ALTERNATIVE: Continue on State Rt. 228 north to
Highwood, MT. Follow signs to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,700 ft.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out and located on a
hillside above Thain Creek among Lodgepole pines and Aspen.
Two trail heads and seveeral walk-in sites make the campground
attractive to the tenter. Wide, level parking aprons are well
suited for RVrs. Some sites overlook the creek.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through November 15 - weather dependent.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 22' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly vault is located site 3.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Briggs Creek Trail #431 (foot) - 3.5 miles
Windy Mountain Trail #454 (foot) - 3 miles
These two trails form a 6.5 mile loop trail
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook Trout
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