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Best Dispersed Camping near Radersburg, MT

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Dispersed camping near Radersburg, Montana includes several primitive sites on public lands, predominantly on BLM and Forest Service terrain. Confederate Disperse Camping Area on Canyon Ferry Lake provides shoreline camping with minimal facilities, while Copper City BLM offers free camping in open terrain suitable for tent camping. Additional options include Goose Bay BLM, Canyon Ferry Lake Dispersed Camping Area, and Homestake Pass Dispersed Camping located further west. These sites typically lack developed amenities but provide access to outdoor recreation areas.

Most access routes to these dispersed camping areas require navigating unpaved roads, with conditions varying seasonally. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for many sites, particularly after rain when roads can become muddy and rutted. The Confederate Disperse Camping Area includes a vault toilet approximately half a mile from camping spots, but most locations have no facilities. A 14-day stay limit applies to many areas, and campers must pack out all trash and waste. Fire restrictions are common during summer months, and no drinking water is available at these sites. Campers should bring all necessary supplies including water.

These remote camping areas provide varying levels of solitude and access to outdoor activities. According to one visitor, "Canyon Ferry has great dispersed camping all around it. The specific site we stayed at was right next to the beach." However, some sites can become crowded during peak season. Another camper noted, "There's signs about limiting the stay to 14 days, but there clearly are people who have been here much longer than that." Copper City BLM offers "lots of open space and locations to pull out--beautiful views as well," though it is described as very dry with no water sources. Homestake Pass Dispersed camping provides convenient access from the highway while remaining "nice and quiet." Visitors should prepare for primitive conditions with no services while enjoying the natural settings these areas provide.

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Radersburg, Montana (22)

    1. Confederate Disperse Camping Area

    10 Reviews
    Canyon Ferry Lake, MT
    21 miles

    "Canyon Ferry has great dispersed camping all around it. The specific site we stayed at was right next to the beach. Great views and right down from a pit toilet."

    "Pit toilet available."

    2. Copper City BLM

    4 Reviews
    Three Forks, MT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 533-7600

    "Lots of open space and locations to pull out--beautiful views as well! To access this place we went towards Copper City Trail Head, and drove by the entrance onto BLM lands."

    "No shade, no bathrooms, but most have man made fire pits."

    3. Goose Bay BLM

    2 Reviews
    Townsend, MT
    24 miles

    "Tons of spots for camping and big rigs up to 50 ft long with spots a couple of hundred feet from the reservoir itself and lots of shade in places with decent privacy and picnic tables and fire rings at"

    "Pretty much can find a nice spot and most all are lake accessible."

    4. Canyon Ferry Lake Dispersed Camping Area

    2 Reviews
    Canyon Ferry Lake, MT
    24 miles

    "Plenty of boondocking sites as you approach the campground. The campground, offers full hooks and dry camp."

    5. Tizer Lakes Dispersed Camping

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    Clancy, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 994-4042

    6. Homestake Pass Dispersed

    14 Reviews
    Butte, MT
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 683-3900

    "There’s a big area that had a dozen RVs & tents, but it was late & we wanted space so we followed a rough dirt road 1/2 a mile to find a spot in the trees."

    "The dispersed camping is super easy to find, and it's right off the highway! It was perfect for a quick spot to camp on our way home to Colorado instead of getting a hotel room."

    7. Scott Reservoir Dispersed

    3 Reviews
    Clancy, MT
    34 miles
    Website

    "There were just a few cars driving back down the mountain in the evening. But no one bothered."

    "Road going around to the other side of the reservoir is gated and closed now."

    8. Fairy Lake Dispersed Camping

    2 Reviews
    Belgrade, MT
    38 miles

    "There is a Meadow about 4 miles in front of the highway that has at least 3 dispersed sites. I went to the one furthest from the dirt road and had nice shade and privacy here."

    "This is an amazing camp spot that is almost almost to the top of the trail to fairy Lake campground. There’s an established firing, and there’s room for multiple vehicles."

    9. South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site

    5 Reviews
    Bozeman, MT
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 587-6701

    "I went a little further up the mountain than the coordinates (about 5 miles) and found a spot off the road (4wd highly recommended, no big rigs)."

    "Gorgeous campsite only 20ish min from the outskirts of Bozeman. Stopped in for 1 night passing through on a bigger road trip and couldn’t be luckier with this location. Fire rings at all campsites."

    10. Olson Creek Dispersed

    7 Reviews
    Bozeman, MT
    46 miles
    Website

    "There are a few more pull-offs (again, no privacy and right off the Forest Road) if you drive on down toward Skunk Rd, but road gets rougher (high clearance and/or 4WD fine) from especially if it has recently"

    "It mentions private property but I think that’s the areas off the road. A few trucks with Mtn. bikes drove past at dusk but after that it was peaceful and a nice solitary overnight spot."

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  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2021

    Little Blackfoot River Dispersed Campsite

    Big Roomy Disperse campsite along the little Blackfood River

    Bumped in to this disperse campsite while heading out for a hike.  This is one of three disperse campsite along the Little Blackfoot River in the Helena National Forest that have been marked by the Forest Service as a disperse camping area. This is a nice large flat right next to the creek with plenty of room for multiple tents or RVs.  The site has a large rock fire ring and the big bonus of having a picnic table.  A short trail leads to the river, but does require a little bit of scrambling.  The River (more of a creek at this point) has a nice spot if you need to cool off from the summer heat.  Another short trail goes up a small hill and leads to an area with lots of fallen trees which can be cut for firewood if fire restrictions are not in place.  The only bad thing about this disperse site is that it is right next to the road.

  • M
    May. 10, 2025

    Kelly Gulch Road Dispersed Camping

    Beautiful views 40 min from Helena

    The gate was closed and does not open until May 15. I was able to walk up about less than a quarter mile and find a flat ground where I was able to set up my shelter. I’m sure this gets busy in the summertime. Since it’s on a mountain, the amount of flat areas are limited so it’s first come first serve. I took my bike and rode the Road a little bit and found an opening with an amazing spot to put up a hammock. There are absolutely no amenities here and you’re required a shovel and bucket if you were camping pack everything out and leave no trace. You can identify a campsite by how flat the ground is and usually there is a fire pit already made. There are bullet holes everywhere in signs and remnants of shells everywhere to be honest the vibe was very off almost eerie and deadening silence. I did not really enjoy the vibe, but that was me personally I’m sure you’ll enjoy this very much.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Little Blackfoot River Dispersed Campsite #3

    Roomy disperse site with easy river access

    This is the 3rd and final disperse site that the Helena National Forest has marked along the little Blackfoot River.  It is nice to be sure that you are on public land when in an area checker boarded with private land.  This is a large flat camping area with plenty of room for tents and several RV's.  Site has a large rock fire ring, and the river is only a few short flat feet away.  Plenty of wood can be found for making a fire.  Site is near the road, but very little traffic comes this way as you are almost at the roads end.  Water can be easily filtered from the river (more like a creek at this point)

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Little Blackfoot River 2nd Disperse Campsite

    Small disperse campsite along the Little Blackfoot RIver

    This is the second disperse camping sit along the Little Blackfoot River that has been marked as a disperse campsite by the Helena National Forest.  It is nice having these sits marked by the Forest Service as their are several parcels of private land along the road.  This site is small with only one small level area for a tent of mid sized RV.  The site has a large rock fire ring in the center.  Their is no easy trail access to the river.  Plenty of down trees in the area for firewood if you have a way to cut them, their is also plenty of small stuff that can be easily collected for a fire.   Site is right next to the road, but road noise should be little to none as a few curves will slow vehicles down and their isn't much more road left until the campground and trailhead at the end of the road.

  • Marasha L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Olson Creek Dispersed

    Really a 4.5 star spot

    Beautiful space with views and birdsongs aplenty. Spaces are small and right off the road, but for a free night not far from I-94 with solitude and nature, it’s fantastic. There are a few more pull-offs (again, no privacy and right off the Forest Road) if you drive on down toward Skunk Rd, but road gets rougher (high clearance and/or 4WD fine) from especially if it has recently rained. Those spots were also all taken. Went about a 1/2 mile beyond the GPS coordinates for spot with wee bit more space but the pull-off with these exact coordinates ended up getting claimed by an RV at some point in the night—this road gets solid use in the summer—saw at least a dozen vehicles in the 14 hours here.

  • owen T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 29, 2024

    Cottonwood Reservoir Dispersed Camping

    Cottonwood reservoir wilsall montana

    Cottonwood Reseravoir DNRC land section.  accessible for overnight camping under DNRC rules.  The reservoir has Yellowstone cutthroat trout and white suckers.  No wifi, no trash, no bathrooms. Completely wild. Stars at night amazing. All kinds of waterfowl passing seasonal. No amenities.

  • Ann A.
    Aug. 14, 2022

    Homestake Pass Dispersed

    Popular, spacious

    There’s a big area that had a dozen RVs & tents, but it was late & we wanted space so we followed a rough dirt road 1/2 a mile to find a spot in the trees. The Homestake Trailhead down the road has a bathroom. We did have a weird experience: a truck camped near us with two people who openly watched us the entire morning & followed us to the trailhead before driving on.

  • Kimberly L.
    Aug. 2, 2022

    South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site

    Gorgeous mountain views

    I went a little further up the mountain than the coordinates (about 5 miles) and found a spot off the road (4wd highly recommended, no big rigs). The mountains were pink and purple at sunrise, awesome views! I went for a little walk in the woods and saw a black bear (keep your food and trash stored safe!) No amenities of course but most sites have a fire ring already there. It's about 20-30 minutes outside of Bozeman, MT. Happy camping!

  • Erik W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Olson Creek Dispersed

    No trespassing signs everywhere

    Not to mention the single-lane cobblestone road, I have a truck and was bouncing up and down the whole way! I didn't find one area big enough to set up camp. I definitely would NOT recommend this spot

Guide to Radersburg

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Radersburg, Montana, where nature's tranquility awaits. With a variety of options, campers can enjoy stunning landscapes and a sense of seclusion.

Tips for free and dispersed camping near Radersburg, Montana

  • Look for spots that allow campfires, such as the Confederate Disperse Camping Area, where you can enjoy a cozy evening under the stars.
  • Bring your own water, as many areas, including the Copper City BLM, do not provide drinking water or other amenities.
  • Be prepared for varying conditions; some sites like Homestake Pass Dispersed may have rough access roads, so a vehicle with good clearance is recommended.

Dispersed campers should check out Confederate Disperse Camping Area

  • This area offers a sense of seclusion, making it perfect for those looking to escape the crowds, as noted by visitors who enjoyed peaceful nights.
  • With no permit required and free camping, it’s an excellent choice for budget-conscious adventurers.
  • The site is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure.

Scenic views and outdoor activities at Copper City BLM

  • Known for its beautiful open spaces, the Copper City BLM is a favorite among mountain bikers and hikers, providing ample opportunities for exploration.
  • Campers can enjoy stunning views and a dry environment, which means fewer bugs to contend with during your stay.
  • The area is accessible by various means, including drive-in and walk-in options, making it convenient for all types of campers.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Radersburg, MT is Confederate Disperse Camping Area with a 3.9-star rating from 10 reviews.

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