Helena National Forest

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!Read more...

Cromwell Dixon Campground is located right on the Continental Divide. Views from camp are stunning, so bring your camera! You’ll see the surrounding meadows, wooded slopes, and distant mountain ranges. Not too shabby. You can access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail nearby, so lace up your hiking boots!Read more...

Location, location, location. Yep, it’s all about a prime location at Copper Creek Campground. Not only are campers close to an onsite creek, but just across the road you’ll find the refreshing Snowbank Lake. Plus, if you’re looking for a rousing hiking adventure, the Indian Meadows Trailhead is just a two-mile drive away. Read more...

Moose Creek Campground is a small campground within walking distance of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and you'll want to bring your best hiking boots and camera for this one. The campground is also near a picnic area and environmental education trail where you can learn about the plants and wildlife in the region. Read more...

Pitch your tent at Park Lake Campground, near the shores of the lake. Park Lake is an ideal destination for anglers, so come on down and cast a line for cutthroat and greyling trout. Non-motorized boats are permitted in the lake, so tote your kayak along and enjoy views of the surrounding mountain scenery while gliding through the water. Read more...

Mountain lakes, shady trails, and…odd rock formations? Yep, Gipsy Lake Campground has got it all. Tackle the trail that extends from the campground all the way into the Big Belt Mountains to see a cool area called the Needles, home to some funky rock formations. The unusual shapes will make for a GREAT Instagram shot! Gipsy Lake is also a good spo Read more...

Afraid of heights? Then you’ll probably want to avoid Aspen Grove Campground at all costs—or try and face your phobia! For those of you who don’t mind pitching a tent at 4,800 feet, you’ll be rewarded with a prime camping spot and some awesome views. Nestled amid Cottonwood trees right next to the pretty Blackfoot River, this high-elevation campgr Read more...

Kading Campground sits next to the Little Blackfoot River. This campground is ideal for visitors looking for hunting, fishing, and hiking opportunities, and is adjacent to the proposed Electric Peak Wilderness Area. A nearby trail leads to Blackfoot Meadows and into Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, and emerges near Whitehouse Campground. Brin Read more...

You’ll be king (or queen) of the canyon if you’re lucky enough to claim the ONE campsite up for grabs at Skidway Campground. The campground sits at the top of Deep Creek Canyon, providing some pretty views of the scenic areas below. Nearby you’ll find some quality hiking trails and fishing spots. . . you know, just perks of being royalty. Read more...