Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Spillway
Spillway Campground is located near Anaconda, MT, surrounded by forested terrain and rolling hills. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park and Georgetown Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
National Forest
This campground is located on the northwestern shore of East Fork Reservoir. The reservoir covers 500 acres with timbered hillsides all around. At the far end of the reservoir you may access the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness. At an elevation of 6,500 feet, Spillway Campground encompasses 3 acres. It is a nicely developed Forest Service campground with 13 campsites in lodgepole timber. Some sites are along the shore and some slightly back on the hillside. Restrooms and water are available and pets are welcome at the campground as long as they're kept on a leash. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 22 feet. Please limit your stay to 16 days.
Location
Spillway is located in Montana
Directions
From Philipsburg, MT, take State Rt. 1 south 6.6 miles to State Rt. 38. Turn right onto Rt. 38 and go 6.2 miles to East Fork Reservoir sign (Forest Rt. 672). Turn left onto Rt. 672 and go 5.1 miles to another East Fork Reservoir sign. Continue straight 0.4 miles to "East Fk. Resvr" sign at "Y" intersection. Continue straight through intersection and go 1 mile to Carp Creek sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.3 miles (across dam) to campground.
Coordinates
46.12700037 N
113.38300097 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
