Vigilante Campground

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Helena National Forest
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14 sites · RV, Tent

Get ready for a big camping adventure in the Big Belt Mountains when you stay at Vigilante Campground.

This 14-campsite, 7-acre campground provides easy access to both the Hanging Valley National Recreation Area AND the Trout Creek Canyon Trail. Tighten up your boots, pack some water and yummy snacks, and embark on some super scenic trail hiking!
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
No pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
First come, first served
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LocationVigilante Campground, Helena National Forest, Montana, United States
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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
No pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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