We went for an early morning hike to get some miles in before the summer heat set in. This left fewer hours to drive and the planned campground was not that good at all. Looking on The Dyrt we could one that we could reach around 4. Deadman’s Basin was located conveniently on our journey. 

Another guy was signing up for his site when we arrived. After borrowing our pen, he gave us the scoop. “The campground is not clearly understood but it’s Thursday - nobody will stop by to check. Go either direction and find a spot.” We went left and kept driving until we found an unoccupied loop (actually it only has 2 sites on it). We chose the site we could back into. It’s lakeside! 

A cottonwood tree is tall enough to provide some shade as the sun sets. The breeze is cooling. A motorboat tows a skier. A couple fishermen walk the lakeshore back to their pickup truck. After setting up we drove through the entire camp. There are day use and fee areas interspersed. A boat ramp and a site next to it. Many sites don’t have shade so choose wisely.

The beauty of this place caught our hearts by the time we left. Sunset drifting down with a strong breeze rhythmically working the waves - what a perfect site! Waking up just in time to be mesmerized by the sunrise over a calm lake - what a perfect lake! We highly recommend site 22 in breezy point loop. It’s the last site but it gave us tremendous moments. 

The cost is an odd thing. It’s $18 per night if you don’t have a Montana fishing license. The cost is less if you do. This seems steep given that there is no potable water and only vault toilets. However we’ll pay it to enjoy a break from the road.