Bitterroot National Forest

Three Sisters Group Site Campground is ideal for large groups wanting to enjoy the beautiful Lake Como. The site is shaded by pine and fir trees and there’s a large, covered picnic pavilion here. Explore the area on one of the nearby trails, like the eight-mile Lake Como Loop Trail, which circles the lake and brings you past a waterfall. The sandy Read more...

Indian Trees Campground is a quiet spot for camping along the highway with rugged mountain scenery. Scattered ponderosa pines shelter the area, providing shade for campers. There are lots of trails nearby for those who wish to explore by foot, bike, or horse. Try your luck at fishing for cutthroat trout in nearby Camp Creek. Lost Trail Hot Springs Read more...

Calling all crazies! Take a mental health day and head out to Crazy Creek Campground, which sits near Warm Springs Creek and Crazy Creek. Fishing is popular here, and seven- to ten-inch cutthroat are not uncommon catches. The campground is in a forested area, providing shade for campers. Explore the forest on the nearby hiking trails—you won't reg Read more...

Spring Gulch Campground sits near the banks of the East Fork of the Bitterroot River. The campground is in a grassy area covered with ponderosa pine, providing some shade for campers. There are ten sites plus one bicycle site, and a picnic area here on the campground. Fishing in the river is “fair,” so bring your fishing pole if you’re feeling luc Read more...

Alta Campground is located in a scenic forest setting of yellow-barked ponderosa pine, fir, aspen, and lodgepole pine, proving plenty of shade for campers. Keep your camera ready—bald eagle, moose, and bighorn sheep live nearby. Take a five-mile drive to the stunning Painted Rocks Lake, where you can swim, boat, and fish. Other nearby attractions Read more...

Lake Como Lower Campground is nestled in a forest of mixed pine and fir, providing shade for campers and privacy between campsites. This is one of three campgrounds on Lake Como, and is a short walk to a large, sandy beach. Bring your swimsuit and take a refreshing dip in the water, or just relax with your book and picnic on the beach! Bring your Read more...

Three Frogs Campground is surrounded by pine and fir trees, offering shade and privacy to campers. You’ll be in walking distance to a large, sandy beach on Lake Como, so bring your swimsuit, magazines, and sunscreen. Boating is also popular here, so tote your kayak along if you’ve got one! Head out for a hike on Lake Como Loop Trail, which circles Read more...

Deep Creek Campground sits near the banks of Deep Creek, and not far from several other bodies of water including Cache and Test Creeks. Fishing is popular in the area, so bring your supplies and see if you can catch your evening meal. There are picnic tables and fire rings on the campground, so cook and enjoy your fresh fish right outside of your Read more...

Indian Creek Campground sits near the winding Selway River and Indian Creek. Cast a line in the river and see if you can catch your next meal. Hiking trails are nearby, so get out and explore the forest, meadows, mountain peaks, and valleys in the park!Read more...

Paradise Campground is just that—a well-secluded oasis. Located near the like-named boating site, Paradise Campground can accommodate a myriad of camping niches, from the RV savvy to the minimalist backpacker. Like many of the campgrounds in the area, it’s strung together by primitive campsites, but it does offer drinking water and a handful of va Read more...

Find yourself in the heart of Montana’s wilderness at Woods Cabin. Right in the middle of Bitterroot National Forest, you’ve got Lake Como and the sweet fishing that comes along with it right at your side. Check out the nearby trails and catch views of the gorgeous cascading waterfall near the lake. You’re in for a seriously sweet camping experien Read more...

Fancy taking a break in a cabin in the woods? Twogood Cabin is rustic, cozy, and seriously picturesque. Keep yourself busy with fishing at Warm Springs Creek, or wander down the nearby hiking trails and explore the rest of Bitterroot National Forest. Up for a winter escape? Twogood Cabin is open year-round and has got cross country skiing and snow Read more...

Towering yellow-barked ponderosa pines sky-scrape the landscape at Rombo Campground, aspirating lusciously above the dew-swept leaf litter below. If that doesn't sound alluring enough, know that is teeming with endemic wildlife, like resident bald eagles and white-tailed deer. And, located just a skipping stone from Bitterroot River, Rombo Campgro Read more...

Schumaker Campground sits on the edge of the Twin Lakes, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Twin Lakes are popular for non-motorized boating and fishing, so bring your canoe and fishing pole! Enjoy some nearby alpine trails that lead to the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. The road into camp is narrow, rough, and steep, so buckle up and hold o Read more...

Warm Springs Campground sits in a wooded area along Crazy Creek. Warm Springs Creek also runs nearby, and fishing here is rated as “fair. ” Seven- to ten-inch cutthroat are not uncommon, so bring your fishing pole if you’re feeling lucky! Hiking is also popular nearby, so don't forget your hiking boots so you an explore the rugged wilderness. Read more...

Despite its peculiar name, Magruder Crossing Campground should be a serious consideration to when deciding where to plan your next camping trip. Gorgeously situated alongside the historically rich Selway river, Magruder Crossing Campground is bound together by a few primitive campsites. In fact, the area once doubled as a crossing point between Vi Read more...

Illuminated in the night by the dying embers of once roaring campfires, Sam Billings Memorial Campground is a beguiling area, just a short distance away from West Fork Road. Much like other camping sites in the area, little is offered in the way of modern-day amenities—there's no drinking water, but there are vault toilets. If you come with a crew Read more...

Brushed by aqua-blues and reflecting images of a crystal-clear sky, Slate Creek Campground is within an earshot of the fun had at Painted Rocks Lake. It's equipped with a small amount of primitive campsites that, despite their lack of amenities (there are vault toilets, but no drinking water), are more than capable of housing recreational vehicles Read more...

Looking for a room with a view? Explore the romance of historic fire lookout towers at the Gird Point Lookout Cabin. Absorb the wide open skies and breathtaking vistas of the Sapphire Mountains. By day, enjoy area hiking and mountain biking, and by night, toast to the stars in your own cozy high elevation hideaway. Read more...

Jennings Camp Campground is a small and quiet campground near the banks of the East Fork of the Bitterroot River. Visitors can fish nearby—some areas of the river are better for fishing than others; parts of the river are brimming with trout. There are picnic tables and fire rings onsite, so cook up that fresh fish just steps from your tent. Read more...

Calling all rock climbers! Blodgett Campground sits under the towering cliff faces of Blodgett Canyon, particularly popular for rock climbing. Blodgett Creek is nearby, and there is no potable water onsite, so come prepared! Explore the ridges and canyons on the close by hiking trails. Read more...

Black Bear Campground is a small, quiet campground near the banks of Skalkaho Creek. Head over to the nearby Centennial Grove Trailhead Day Use Area and learn about trees and plant life on the short interpretive trail. At the end of the day, whether you’re here to explore or relax, gather ‘round the campfire for dinner and s’mores. Read more...

Looking for an old school camping experience in Bitterroot National Forest? Drive on down to East Fork Cabin, located in a secluded spot with enough amenities to give yourself a pretty comfortable experience. With nearby fishing, hiking, and horseback riding, there’s plenty of ways to keep yourself occupied in this corner of the woods. Read more...

Martin Creek Campground is located where Moose Creek meets Martin Creek. Fishing here is considered “fair. ” If you do make a catch, there are picnic tables and fire rings onsite to cook and enjoy your meal! Visitors can access a trailhead nearby, with hiking trails leading to Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Read more...

Gold Creek Campground is ideal for campers looking to explore Bitterrroot National Forest by foot, bike, motorcycle, or horse! Nearby trails lead to Skalkaho Wildlife Preserve, Gold Creek, and Easthouse National Recreation Trail. The campground is popular with anglers and hunters. Catch fish in the nearby creeks, or hunt for big game including dee Read more...

There’s a little something for everyone here at Charles Waters Campground. The campground has 27 sites total, including one double site, four pull-through sites, one bicycle site, one horse site, and one ADA-accessible site with electric hook-ups. There is an open meadow great for activities (bring your Frisbee) and picnics. Check out the Bass Cre Read more...