Beaverhead National Forest Balanced Rock Campground and Picnic Area

Fishing and hiking draw visitors to this US Forest Service site in Beaverhead National Forest, where the campground shares space with a designated picnic area near Sheridan, Montana. The combined campground and picnic layout is managed by the Forest Service, which typically means vault toilets and no hookups. Nearby, Branham Lakes Campground & Picnic Area sits roughly two miles northeast and provides a comparable Forest Service experience. Campers should pack water and confirm road conditions before heading out, as mountain forest access roads can be rough or seasonally closed.

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Map & DirectionsBeaverhead National Forest Balanced Rock Campground and Picnic Area is located in Montana near Sheridan

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Directions

From Sheridan, MT go east on Mill Creek Road for 9 miles. The campground will be on the right. This road is not recommended for trailers.

Coordinates

45.49177081 N
112.01842067 W

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
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    No Coverage
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Beaverhead National Forest Balanced Rock Campground and Picnic Area?

Beaverhead National Forest Balanced Rock Campground and Picnic Area is located at 8544 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Beaverhead National Forest Balanced Rock Campground and Picnic Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.