Accessible by a drive-in road through Beaverhead National Forest, Mussigbrod Campground sits alongside a lake in Sula, Montana, open from June 20 through Labor Day. Pine trees separate the sites from one another, giving each a degree of visual privacy that reviewers consistently note. The campground provides drinking water, toilets, picnic tables, and cell service, with campfires and pets permitted throughout the season.
Water access is a defining feature here. The lake is available for non-motorized boating, and Scott C. sums up the fishing honestly: "fishing was slow but we caught fish." Lakeside stream access adds another option for anglers. Wildlife sightings in the area have included a grizzly bear documented roughly three miles from camp, so standard bear country precautions apply.
Crowd levels tend to stay manageable. One reviewer visited in late May and found the grounds nearly empty with no mosquitoes, though a summer visit prompted a reminder to bring strong insect repellent. Campers planning a longer stay in the region can look at campsites near Beaverhead National Forest for additional options, or consider nearby stops like Lost Trail Hot Springs Resort or Pintler Campground to round out an itinerary. Mussigbrod is a straightforward base for lake-focused camping in western Montana.
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Map & DirectionsMussigbrod is located in Montana near Wisdom
Directions
From Wisdom, MT, take State Rt. 43 west for 0.9 miles to Lower N. Fk. Rd. sign. Turn right at sign onto dirt and gravel road and go 7.6 miles to Mussigbrod Lake sign (Mussigbrod Rd.). Turn left onto Mussigbrod Rd. and go 10.5 miles to campground.
Coordinates
45.79100002 N
113.60900018 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 5 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 7 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 18 min from Bozeman, MT
- 4 hrs 17 min from Great Falls, MT















