BLM PGB1172, Butte in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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BLM PGB1172, Butte in MT

BLM, Butte
4,615 ft1.9 mi from Wheatland
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Dispersed camping generally allowed

A restriction reported for this unit is not yet mapped here; see the rules below.

WhyBureau of Land Management opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 170 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 28% and pitches to 29%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Horseshoe Hills rises 14 miles east.

Bureau of Land Management, Butte: You must not camp longer than 16 consecutive days at any one location;…No person or group may camp within a single location on public lands more than 16 days within any period of 30 consecutive days.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Bureau of Land Management, Butte.

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1 reviewed rule is not confirmed here
Camping
Not confirmed here
Reported rule: Prohibited

Clark’s Bay recreation area is for day-use only and is open daily from 9am-9pm during the regular season (May 1st through early October).

September normals 4272°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?