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Philipsburg Bay Campground

Philipsburg Bay Campground, near Anaconda, Montana, is a scenic retreat that offers a blend of relaxation and outdoor adventure. Set against the backdrop of Georgetown Lake, this campground features spacious sites surrounded by towering pine trees, providing plenty of shade and a peaceful atmosphere.

Campers appreciate the clean facilities and the friendly camp host, who takes pride in maintaining the area. Many sites are first-come, first-served, while others can be reserved, making it easy to find a spot that suits your needs. As one visitor noted, “The campground is very clean and quiet,” which is perfect for families looking to unwind.

Fishing and wildlife watching are popular activities here, with reports of moose sightings and good fishing opportunities. The paved roads make it easy to navigate, and kids love riding their bikes along the winding paths. While there’s no beach area, the boat launch provides access to the water for those looking to cast a line or explore by kayak.

With its beautiful surroundings and well-kept facilities, Philipsburg Bay Campground is a great choice for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors in Montana. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, you’ll find plenty to love about this charming spot.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Overview

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. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Recreation

Canoeing and boating are popular activities at the lake. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground. Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. It is illegal to target Bull Trout, if caught they must be released immediately with minimal handling. Participants must have Montana licenses to hunt or fish.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 859-3211.

Charges & Cancellations

Must cancel 4 days in advance

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Location

Philipsburg Bay Campground is located in Montana

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Directions

The campground is located in southwestern Montana, about 11 miles south of Philipsburg. Follow U.S. Route 1 south and take a right on Georgetown Lake Road. The campground is on the left adjacent to the lake.

Coordinates

46.2063889 N
113.29 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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14 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 3, 2023

Great lake and campground!

Great campground with some FCFS sites (loop A and 1/2 of loop B) and some reservable (1/2 of loop B and all of loop C).

There are no campsites directly on the lake, but there is a view of it from a few of the sites and it's an easy walk through the CG to get to it.

Lots of wildlife around and paved road to and through the CG

SiteA9
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Cheryl , July 3, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 19, 2023

Quiet, wooded campsites

We spent a night here in June. We left a night early because a hard rain came in, but we had fun while we were there. The campground is very clean and quiet. Our kids loved the winding roads for their push bikes. The only thing we wished for was a dock, so we could easily fish with young kids.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 29, 2023

Great spot

Always love our stays here and Sharron the host is amazing and a hard worker. Takes great pride in her areas

SiteC65
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Daniel B., May 29, 2023
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2023

Nice place!

This is a good campground and love the paved campsites for RV.  Very clean and camp host was very friendly. We will be back!

Site41
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2022

beautiful spot

beautiful well kept campground right on a lake. loop A is first come first served, B&C are reservations only. $17 a night

Site19
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by lili G., August 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by lili G., August 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by lili G., August 16, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2022

Camp and Fish on Georgetown lake.

Philipsburg Bay Campground is a beautiful large campground right on the shore of Georgetown lake.  This 69 site campground sits among large pine trees with campsites nicely spread apart.  The large trees give you plenty of shade throughout the day.  This paved campground is split up into three loops, two of which are first come first served, the other can be reserved.  The area also has a day use area and boat launch.  Cost is $15 per night.  Campground has trash service, and water is available during the summer season.  I visited in November so no water for me.  Each site has a picnic table and metal fire ring.  Several vault toilets are located in each loop.  Bear lockers are spread out through out the campground for food storage.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Dexter I., July 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Dexter I., July 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Dexter I., July 16, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 12, 2022

No shortage of wildlife

Saw a moose everyday we were here. No beach area nearby, only access to the water is the boat launch area by loop A. The water in the bay is a bit gross, but you can’t beat the views.

SiteB38
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Justin , July 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Justin , July 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Justin , July 12, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 28, 2021

Nice little spot

Nice, shaded little spot on the lake. Every site we saw was in the pines. Great for shade, terrible if you rely on solar. Electric hookups are available, but there are only one or two sites in the whole campground with them, so for most people this is borderline boondocking.

The area is beautiful. We heard wolves after dusk and saw elk at dawn. Fishing is good and plenty of waterfowl in the lake. Facilities are clean.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 8, 2021

Great lakeside spot

Lovely spot, zero bugs, spaced apart from others, plentiful clean bathrooms, and a boat launch. I will say that the red-necked grebes had a loud raucous party all night and while it was certainly festive, kinda hard to sleep. Thinking it was a mating ritual.

Sitec43
Month of VisitJune
  • Audio purposes to hear the grebes
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Anna , June 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Anna , June 8, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 11, 2020

Quiet

Really great, quiet spot despite not being far from anything. You can hear waterfowl from the lake and nothing else but still have cell reception if you want it.

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2020

Great place

The spots are spacious and quiet. It’s really clean and the camp hosts were nice.

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Sep. 9, 2018

Quiet & spacious!

What a beautiful campground! Next to a Great Lake, lots of space & wooded tree area! We enjoyed a great campfire & only stayed one night but it was great & would have stayed longer if we weren’t moving on. We are in a 28’ camper. Very quiet and nice. Lots of wood for $6

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Angela M., September 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Angela M., September 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Angela M., September 9, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 22, 2017

Philipsburg Bay Campground

June 20-22, 2017. This campground has three loops. The third loop C is reservable, the other loops A and B are a first come basis. Most spots have views of the lake in a shaded area with an asphalt pad. $15 per night, good cell phone service, very clean facilities, and moose sightings daily. There is a dock for Lake access 500 yards from site. Philipsburg is a short drive where you can visit the brewery, good food, and candy store. The Discovery Bike Park is 15 minutes away, but only open Sat and Sunday.

SiteB41
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Sara M., June 22, 2017
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Sara M., June 22, 2017
  • Review photo of Philipsburg Bay Campground by Sara M., June 22, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Philipsburg Bay Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Philipsburg Bay Campground has 50 amp electric hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Philipsburg Bay Campground?

    Philipsburg Bay Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Philipsburg Bay Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Philipsburg Bay Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Philipsburg Bay Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Philipsburg Bay Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Philipsburg Bay Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Philipsburg Bay Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Philipsburg Bay Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Philipsburg Bay Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Philipsburg Bay Campground?

    There are 46 campsites at Philipsburg Bay Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts