Dispersed Camping in Granite County, Montana
Showing 39 locations in Granite County.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge Dispersed Site
A quiet dispersed campsite nestled within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Philipsburg.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge Trail Access (Granite County)
A rustic trail access point in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Philipsburg, suitable for self-contained wilderness exploration.
Big Horn Campground
A quiet, rustic developed camping area nestled along Rock Creek in the Lolo National Forest, ideal for tent campers and small rigs looking for scenic mountain surroundings. The campground provides a peaceful setting with mature pines and easy water access. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service and has standard recreation policies. Ideal for those visiting the nearby trailheads and seeking an authentic mountain experience.
Boulder Creek Lodge
Boulder Creek Lodge is a privately owned resort offering cabins, teepees, full RV hookup sites, and dedicated dry camping. The property features an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, clean restroom and shower facilities, a playground, and peaceful walking trails alongside a small babbling brook. Located roughly 11 miles north of Philipsburg, it serves as a highly rated, quiet midway stopover for travelers journeying between major national parks. It remains open seasonally from May through September.
Copper Creek / USFS Road 80 Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along USFS Road 80 near Copper Creek. The area offers heavily forested primitive clearings with direct access to natural creek settings.
Copper Creek Campground
An official, basic Forest Service campground situated along Copper Creek, providing designated sites in a scenic, pine-shaded mountain setting.
Cy's Place Campground
An rustic forest service campground nestled in a wooded setting along USFS Road 241.
Douglas Creek Cabin
A historic mountain cabin nestled in a highly remote area of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Ideal for quiet hunting base camps, hiking, and winter recreation. Access is highly weather-dependent and requires self-reliance as you must pack in your own water and amenities. Active snowmobiling and cross-country skiing trail access are nearby. Four-wheel drive is required during late autumn and winter seasons. No turnaround for large vehicles or travel trailers is available near the immediate structure footprint.
Drummond City Campground
A neat, clean municipal campground managed by the local community. It features six first-come, first-served sites located adjacent to a local park and rodeo grounds, offering simple amenities in a quiet setting.
East Fork Reservoir Dispersed Camping
An expansive area of lakeside dispersed camping along the eastern and northern shores of the reservoir. Numerous dirt spur roads lead to spacious waterfront sites with stone fire rings. Access roads can be washed out, steep, and deeply rutted near the water, though standard camper vans can find viable spots.
East Pintler Peak Wilderness Backcountry Zone
A cluster of remote, trail-access backcountry camp clearings nestled in the high coniferous valleys below East Pintler Peak and McGlaughlin Peak.
Flint Creek Campground
A peaceful, official USFS campground situated along Flint Creek, just outside Philipsburg, Montana. It features 10 spacious, well-shaded campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire grills, offering a quiet forest retreat close to the highway. Amenities include vaulted pit toilets and a seasonal fresh water hand pump, with firewood available on-site through donations. Camping is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis under standard forest service rules. The campground provides easy access to the creek and is exceptionally well-maintained by a seasonal host.
Forest Service Road 5070 Corridor
Scenic and accessible dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 5070 adjacent to the West Fork of Rock Creek. The lower portions near the junction feature paved access and immediate creek proximity, offering flat clearings well-suited for campervans and small truck rigs, while upper sections transition into traditional forest service dirt roads.
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine Campground
A quiet, remote campground operated by the Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine. Camping is complimentary but strictly reserved for patrons searching for sapphires at the mine.
Georgetown Lake Dispersed Camping Area
A cluster of dispersed campsites situated along the scenic shores of Georgetown Lake in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
Georgetown Lake Overlook
A scenic gravel pull-off located on the hillside above the developed campground. It features established dirt fire rings and offers panoramic views of the water and surrounding mountain peaks.
Granite County Dispersed
A quiet wilderness pull-off located near the scenic areas of Granite County. This remote backcountry spot offers a basic, undeveloped setting suitable for self-contained rigs seeking solitude.
Highway Pull-Out near Drummond
A basic, flat dirt pull-out located near the dead end of a frontage road right off the highway exit.
Lick Creek Backcountry Spot
A secluded backcountry hike-in spot located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Philipsburg, Montana.
Lodgepole Campground
A large and popular developed campground situated on the scenic Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Located just across the road from Georgetown Lake, it offers excellent access to boating, fishing, and water sports with views of surrounding mountains. The facility contains 31 spread-out sites with hard-packed, slightly uneven dirt parking pads best suited for rigs up to 32 feet.
Moose Lake Cabin
A historic 1917 Forest Service cabin located within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Positioned near the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, it offers rustic accommodations with close access to hunting, hiking, and world-class trout fishing along Middle Fork Rock Creek.
Moose Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic forest service corridor located along Moose Lake Road, offering quiet dispersed camping spots in close proximity to the Moose Lake Trailhead.
Morrison Camp
A developed forest service camp located off USFS Road 241 within the national forest.
Mussigbrod Campground
Mussigbrod Campground is a remote Forest Service camp situated along Mussigbrod Lake in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
Philipsburg Backcountry Trailhead
A primitive hike-in trailhead and potential dispersed site located deep within the forest near Philipsburg, Montana.
Philipsburg Bay Campground
An established Forest Service campground located along the scenic shores of Georgetown Lake in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The site features three wooded loops with paved, flat spurs that provide excellent access for boating, fishing, and water sports. It is well-equipped with standard amenities, offering a comfortable lakeside stay amid spectacular mountain backdrops.
Piney Campground and Boat Launch
An official developed campground adjacent to Georgetown Lake, offering excellent access to boating, canoeing, and trout fishing. Set in a scenic mountain backdrop, the facility features paved access roads, vault toilets, hand pump water, and trash disposal services.
Pintler Campground
An official developed campground situated near Philipsburg, Montana. It provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by national forest land, ideal for visitors seeking organized camping.
Pintler Peak Trailhead Parking
A primitive hike-in trailhead site located deep within the Pintler peaks region of Granite County, Montana.
Pintler Wilderness Backcountry Camp
A rugged hike-in backcountry spot nestled high in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near the Pintler Peaks.
Senate Mountain Foothills Dispersed
An unpaved forest track in Granite County near Senate Mountain, offering basic access to backcountry dispersed camping in a rustic wooded environment.
Spillway Campground
A scenic developed campground situated near the spillway below the dam, offering thirteen established campsites amidst light pine shade. It features a water hand pump and vault toilets, making it a comfortable alternative to the surrounding undeveloped shoreline.
Spring Hill Campground
This developed campground is situated in a lodgepole pine forest near Philipsburg. It features about 15 sites, vaults toilets, and an on-site host. Situated close to the scenic Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
Stewart Mill Bay Campground
A scenic developed campground situated right along the waterfront of Georgetown Lake, offering established sites and recreational access.
Stony Cabin
An authentic historic rental cabin built in 1914. Situated directly across Stony Creek Road from the Stony Creek Campground, it is ideal for combining cabin stays with friends camping across the street.
Stony Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the banks of Stony Creek, offering convenient access to excellent fly fishing on Rock Creek. The site is forested, quiet, and features basic amenities like vaults and a hand pump.
The Inn at Philipsburg & RV Park
A combined motel and small RV park offering level parking spaces with clean restrooms and hot showers. Its close proximity makes it an easy walk into the historic town of Philipsburg.
USFS Road 70 Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along USFS Road 70 in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin
A large, historic Forest Service cabin located on the western edge of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest along the West Fork of Rock Creek. Perfect for groups, this cabin offers year-round access to fishing, trailheads, and mountain scenery, though winter access may require parking along the plowed road and walking approximately 200 yards.