Established Camping
Aspen Grove Group Use Area (helena-lewis and Clark Nf, Mt)
Aspen Grove Group Use Area is located near Lincoln, MT, within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with aspen trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Continental Divide Trail and the Blackfoot River, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
National Forest
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Overview
Aspen Grove Group Use__Campground sits in forested mountain terrain on the banks of the Blackfoot River in the Helena-Lewis and Clark__National Forest. At an elevation of 4,800 feet beneath a canopy of cottonwood, aspen, juniper, Lodgepole pine and Douglas fir, this campground is an ideal setting for larger families or groups seeking relaxation and recreation. It is seperated fom the rest of the campground and offers guests there ownprivate __area, bathroom, water spigot, and parking.
Recreation
Aspen Grove Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, bike, hunt__and enjoy a long list of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Indian Meadows Trailhead, located approximately 9 miles from Aspen Grove, offers access to a number of hiking trails in the Scapegoat Wilderness. Alice Creek Trailhead, located approximately 15 miles from Aspen Grove, also offers hiking opportunities into the Scapegoat Wilderness and along the Lewis and Clark historic trail to Lewis and Clark Pass. Visitors can also access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in several different locations around the Lincoln Valley. The CDT offers sweeping views of the area and highlights the marked change in landscape on either side of the Divide. The Blackfoot River, adjacent to the campground, is renowned for its recreational opportunities, most notably fly fishing. The Blackfoot is a fast, cold river with many deep spots, making it prime habitat for populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout.
Natural Features
Visitors to the Helena-Lewis and Clark__National Forest are treated spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources in the area. Rugged ridges, alpine meadows, forests, grasslands and rivers provide wildlife diverse ecosystems. Grizzly bear, lynx, wolverine, deer, elk, gray wolf, moose, black bear, mountain lion, mountain goat and mountain sheep all call the area home.
Nearby Attractions
Located in Northwestern Montana on both sides of the Continental Divide, the Scapegoat Wilderness-Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex is more than 1.5 million acres, the third largest in the lower 48 states. The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806 spent many months traveling through the varied scenery of Montana. Many areas of the landscape along the expedition's route on the Helena National Forest look much the same as in 1805-1806. Visit the routes of the famous explorers on public lands in Helena-Lewis and Clark__National Forest. Click here for more information about the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail.
Location
Aspen Grove Group Use Area (helena-lewis and Clark Nf, Mt) is located in Montana
Directions
From Lincoln, Montana, take State Route 200 east for 6.5 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at the sign, onto a gravel road, and go .5 miles to campground. After entering the campground facility, follow the signs to the Group Use area at the far eastern edge of the campground
Address
1569 HIGHWAY 200
Lincoln, MT 59639
Coordinates
46.9786111 N
112.5313889 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites