BLM land managed by the Butte Field Office, Copper City sits in open terrain north of Three Forks, where the landscape flattens out and long sightlines run in every direction. This is dispersed camping in the most literal sense: no hookups, no formal sites, just a collection of pull-outs and user-made fire rings scattered across dry, exposed ground. Access follows the route toward the Copper City Trailhead, with BLM land beginning just past the entrance.
The site is completely dry. Campers need to bring all their own water, though several reviewers note the lack of moisture also means a near-total absence of insects. There is no shade to speak of, and the open terrain means mountain bikers and trail riders pass through regularly. Two pit toilets with toilet paper and a covered picnic area are on-site, which is more infrastructure than many dispersed BLM spots provide.
"Secluded quiet and great views," notes Alex C., and the 360-degree visibility reviewers describe consistently backs that up. One important caveat: a 2024 report flagged the access road as closed due to a bridge outage, so confirming current road conditions before heading out is strongly recommended. Nearby alternatives include Copper City BLM Dispersed — Green Eagle Trail Area about 1.8 miles northwest and Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground roughly 4 miles southeast. This spot works best for self-sufficient campers who can handle exposed conditions and are comfortable verifying access ahead of time.
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Map & DirectionsCopper City BLM is located in Montana near Three Forks
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
45.97690330456042 N
111.53722150048014 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 40 min from Bozeman, MT
- 1 hr 3 min from Helena, MT
- 2 hrs 16 min from Great Falls, MT
- 2 hrs 34 min from Missoula, MT
