This wooded picnic area is located near Rock Creek next to the East Fork Reservoir.

East Fork Group Area

Piney Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and provides ideal access to fishing, boating and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Surrounded by mountains of outstanding beauty, the location is perfect for visitors who enjoy mountain and water sports or those who prefer relaxing and taking in the spectacular view. Recreation Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. Canoeing and boating are also popular activities. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground. Facilities The facility has 29 sites that are all first-come, first-served, with the exception of one loop, with 19 sites, that can be reserved in advance during the summer season. It is available for RV or tent camping and is boater-friendly with paved roads and a boat ramp nearby. The campground features drinking water and vault toilets. The sites include picnic tables and fire rings. Natural Features The campground overlooks the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Georgetown Lake is a large mountain lake spanning close to 3,000 acres at an elevation of over 6,000 ft. Lodgepole pines enclose the lake and surrounding mountains, providing a home to abundant wildlife including moose, elk, white-tailed deer and even bighorn sheep. Water birds such as the graceful blue heron as well as hawks and other birds of prey also inhabit the lake area. Nearby Attractions The towns of Anaconda and Philipsburg are nearby and the campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake. Discovery Ski Area is close by with lift-access mountain biking. ADA Access: N

Piney Campground And Boat Launch

Stuart Mill Bay

Philipsburg Bay Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and provides ideal access to fishing, boating and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana. Surrounded by mountains of outstanding beauty, the location is perfect for visitors who enjoy mountain and water sports or those who prefer relaxing and taking in the spectacular view. Recreation Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. Canoeing and boating are also popular activities. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground. Facilities The facility has 69 sites that are all first-come, first-served, with the exception of one loop that can be reserved in advance during the summer season. It is available for RV or tent camping and is boater-friendly with paved roads and a boat ramp. Natural Features The campground overlooks the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Georgetown Lake is a large mountain lake spanning close to 3,000 acres at an elevation of over 6,000 ft. Lodgepole pines enclose the lake and surrounding mountains, providing a home to abundant wildlife including moose, elk, white-tailed deer and even bighorn sheep. Water birds such as the graceful blue heron as well as hawks and other birds of prey also inhabit the lake area. Nearby Attractions Town of Philipsburg and Anacaonda, gem mining, hiking, fly fishing, atving. Charges & Cancellations Must cancel 4 days in advance ADA Access: N

Philipsburg Bay Campground

Flower Lake Dispersed Camping

## Overview

Lodgepole Campground is a large facility situated along a scenic highway in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana. Across the street is Georgetown Lake, a popular destination for fishing, boating and water sports.

Please note, this campground IS NOT within Sequoia National Park.

## Recreation

Postcard-perfect Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species.  
  
Canoeing and boating are also popular activities. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground.

## Facilities

The campground is conveniently located across the street from Georgetown Lake, though there is no direct lake access from the site but Red Bridge Boat Launch is walking distance away. If you camp at Lodgepole Campground there is no charge for using the boat launch/day use area. This facility is one of the larger campgrounds in the lake area with 31 units available for tent and RV camping.

## Natural Features

Georgetown Lake boasts more than 3,000 acres of cool mountain waters at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is surrounded by the sometimes snow-covered Flint Creek Range to the north and the Pintlers to the south.  
  
Lodgepole Campground derives its name from the long and slender Lodgepole pines, which surround the area.  
  
The lake area is also home to abundant wildlife, including moose, elk, white-tailed deer and even bighorn sheep.

## Charges & Cancellations

Must cancel 4 days in advance

Lodgepole Campground

## Overview

Moose Lake Cabin is located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwestern Montana. The historic cabin, which was built in 1917 for use as a Forest Service work cabin, offers visitors access to the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area, which covers almost 250 square miles of mountain ranges.  
  
  
  
Many lakes and streams provide ample access to world famous trout fishing and the area also boasts miles of roads and trails for hiking, backpacking, OHV and horseback riding.  
  
  
  
The cabin can typically be accessed by vehicle, depending on road and weather conditions. **Excessive snowfall may require visitors to walk, ski, or snowshoe about a quarter mile from the main road to the cabin.** Moose Lake Road is plowed during winter. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring most of their own amenities. 

## Recreation

Moose Lake Cabin provides access to hunting, fishing, hiking or just relaxing. Participants must have Montana licenses to hunt or fish. Fishing for brook and cutthroat trout is excellent in the area. The Middle Fork of Rock Creek as well as Copper Creek and other smaller creeks are close by.  
  
  
  
Visitors also enjoy snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing in the area during the winter. Various weather conditions can increase avalanche danger in the area; visitors are encouraged to carry proper backcountry equipment, including a beacon, shovel and probe while recreating.   
  
  
  
Hiking and horseback riding trails lead into the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. There are three trailheads in the area, none more than a six mile drive from the cabin. As a reminder, pelletized or certified weed seed free feed and straw is required in all National Forests in Montana.

## Facilities

This is a small, primitive, one-room cabin and is equipped with two sets of bunk beds with mattress pads that can sleep up to four people. It has a small table and chairs and a few pots for heating water.   
  
  
  
There is a wood stove for heat and firewood is provided but cannot be guaranteed. A shared outhouse with a vault toilet is nearby and a small dispersed camping area is a few hundred yards from the cabin. A seasonally available hand pump for drinking water, a picnic table, and fire pit are also outside.  
  
  
  
Guests will need to bring their own sleeping bags and pillows, as well as matches, food, toilet paper, propane stove and garbage bags. There is very limited cell phone service available unless you gain elevation or go back toward Highway 1. Guests are asked to replenish the supply of split wood and kindling, pack out all trash and food, and clean the cabin prior to leaving.  
  
  
  
There is a fenced pasture for horses next to the cabin but you must check the fence for damage before using it. Do not corral your horses on the cabin grounds. 

## Natural Features

The cabin is located on the Middle Fork of Rock Creek (Moose Lake Road, FR 5106) near the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. It sits at the edge of an open meadow, surrounded by evergreens and nearby peaks. The Middle Fork of Rock Creek flows about 100 yards behind the cabin. There is easy access to the creek, and good fishing.

The cabin has dodged several large wildfires, and you will see old fire scars from lightning caused fires on the ridges.  
  
  
  
The area is known for its high, rugged and beautiful mountain scenery, as well as the variety of wildlife that makes its home there, including elk, moose, deer, mountain lions and bears(grizzly and black bears) ([learn more about bear safety](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/bdnf/learning/safety-ethics/?cid=FSM9_003342)).  
  


## Nearby Attractions

The Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38) leads into the Sapphire Mountains along a primitive and once widely used Native American trail. The scenic drive, which is closed during winter, was built to provide access between mining areas and agricultural communities in the Bitterroot Valley. About 30 miles from the cabin, the road leads to Skalkaho Falls in the neighboring Bitterroot National Forest.

Moose Lake day use area is available for swimming and picnics in the summer, and ice fishing in winter. 

There is a groomed snowmobile route from Copper Creek campground to Frog Pond Basin.

There are many trailheads in the vicinity, both wilderness access and non. There is an ATV loop from Copper creek over O'brien ridge to Frog Pond Basin and back down to Copper Creek.

## Charges & Cancellations

**Reservations are nonrefundable unless extenuating circumstances warrant otherwise. Determination will be made on a case by case basis.**

Moose Lake Cabin

Upper Seymour Lake Dispersed Camping

Copper Creek Campground is a small wooded campground covering two acres.

Copper Creek Campground

Flint Creek Campground covers 3 acres in southwest Montana 3 miles west of Georgetown Lake.

Flint Creek Campground

## Overview

The West Fork of Rock Creek Cabin is located on the western edge of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and is open for reservations year-round. It is a large cabin that provides a great experience in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The cabin offers access to numerous trails and wildlife viewing, as well as a comfortable place to picnic and spend the nights.  
  
There are three structures at the site, which was once used as a Forest Service Guard Station and later as a youth camp. Only the large cabin has been restored and is available to the public. The smaller cabins are damaged and are not available to rent.   
  
The site can typically be accessed by vehicle, depending on conditions. Excessive snowfall may require renters to walk about 200 yards from the plowed highway to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring all of their own amenities. 

**This is a historic structure** and is brought to you as a rental by the US Forest Service Historical Preservation Committee, the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and the Pintler Ranger District. _Please help us keep it nice for future generations and respect the historic nature of this cabin._

## Recreation

A variety of hiking is available in the area, as well as ample wildlife viewing. Visitors enjoy cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing in the winter. The cabin is about 45 minutes from Discovery Ski area as well.

There is great hiking in open sage across the highway from the cabin, but there is no trail.   
  
Fishing is popular in the many clear mountain streams adjacent to the cabin. Anglers may see plentiful trout populations, as the area is known for some of the world's finest trout streams.   
  
The cabin is located along the scenic Skalkaho Highway 38, which links Hamilton and Philipsburg, in southwestern Montana. The drive into the Sapphire Mountains is primitive and was once a trail widely used by Native Americans. The roadway was built to provide access between mining areas and agricultural communities in the Bitterroot Valley. The road leads to Skalkaho Falls in the nearby Bitterroot National Forest; the road is closed to wheeled vehicle traffic in the winter, and is accessible by snow machine.

## Facilities

The cabin is equipped with 6 beds with mattress pads that can sleep up to 6 people. It is a large cabin so feel free to bring cots. The cabin is has two stories accessed by a staircase. It has a table and chairs and a wood stove is provided for heat. **Firewood is available, but not guaranteed.**

There is a very large parking area and circle driveway beside the cabin that will easily accomodate RV's and Travel Trailers. (There are NO hook-ups) The whole cabin complex is behind a locked gate.  
An accessible outhouse with a pit toilet is located a short distance north of the cabin.   
There is no electricity or plumbing and the well is only open seasonally.   
There is little to no cell phone service available in the area. 

**Guests need to bring their own Cook Stove and utensils, sleeping bags, pillows, lanterns and flashlights, matches, food, toilet paper and garbage bags. Firewood is sometimes provided but cannot be guaranteed. Guests are asked to replenish the supply of split wood and kindling, pack out all trash and food, and clean the cabin before leaving.**

**PLEASE be extremely careful with gas operated lanterns and stoves**

## Natural Features

The log cabin is situated near the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness in an open meadow surrounded by evergreens. The area is known for its high, rugged, and beautiful mountain scenery. There is a resident herd of bighorn sheep near the cabin. The cabin is in prime wildlife habitat, and it is not uncommon to see elk, moose, deer, mountain lions, and bears(grizzly and black). Moose are frequently near the cabin and should not be approached ([learn more about bear safety](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/bdnf/learning/safety-ethics/?cid=FSM9_003342).  
The cabin is in a large, fenced pasture and horses may be turned loose but you must check the fence for damage before using it. As a reminder, pelletized or certified weed seed free feed and straw is required in all National Forests in Montana; please plan accordingly.

## Nearby Attractions

Moose Lake Day use area, 20 minutes south

Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Trailheads, 20-30 minutes south on Moose Lake Road

Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine https://gemmountainmt.com/

The Town of Philipsburg http://www.visitphilipsburg.com/ , 20 minute drive

Skalkaho Pass and Skalkaho Falls, 30 minutes west on Skalkaho highway

Main fork of Rock Creek, Middle fork of Rock Creek, and North Fork of Rock Creek are all within 10 minutes

## Charges & Cancellations

**Reservations are nonrefundable unless extenuating circumstances warrant otherwise. Determination will be made on a case by case basis.**

West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin

National Forest

The river by the camp sites is absolutely beautiful. The lake at the top of the hill is a sight to be seen with the surrounding mountains. There are hiking trails and access to a massive wilderness area that has in excess of 40 separate lakes. Definitely recommended! To get this this portion of camp sites, as soon as you get to the dam you take a very hard right. It’s 180 degree turn to the right. I took a picture of the sign and road so you don’t miss it! 

East Fork Group Area

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