This Bureau of Land Management campground operates year-round in north-central Montana, accessible via county roads southeast of the Canadian border. BLM Lonesome Lake provides dispersed camping opportunities on public land without developed facilities or potable water, requiring campers to arrive self-sufficient with their own supplies.
The remote location means limited cell coverage and no on-site services. Campers seeking additional developed options can explore campgrounds near Big Sandy or visit Coal Banks Landing along the Missouri River corridor. Winter access depends on road conditions and snow levels in the area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBLM Lonesome Lake is located in Montana near Big Sandy
Directions
From US HWY 87, turn west on MT HWY 432 at Big Sandy. Drive approximately 4 miles and turn right (north) on the graveled county road. Drive about 5.5 miles and turn left (west) onto an undeveloped trail. The edge of the Lonesome Lake is about 0.4 miles down this trail. This trail may become impassable when wet.
Coordinates
48.26887398 N
110.26468275 W
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Access
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 32 min from Great Falls, MT
- 2 hrs 46 min from Helena, MT
- 4 hrs 7 min from Bozeman, MT
- 4 hrs 13 min from Billings, MT
