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Best Dispersed Sites Near Wise River, MT (11)

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14 Reviews of 11 Wise River Campgrounds


  • Tara The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Maiden Rock Dispersed
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Maiden Rock Dispersed

    Best Dispersed Camping

    For a dispersed BLM camping area, this is lovely. Plenty of sites that each have a picnic table and long gravel spot to park an RV. There’s a cute little river and some interesting rock features. Close to the freeway so an excellent stop for a night spot.

  • Kelda C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Maiden Rock Dispersed
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Maiden Rock Dispersed

    Great find!

    This place looks like a paid campground, only free! All the spots have a picnic table, fire pit and bear box. The mountain views all all around you are gorgeous. Some other folks camping here went trout fishing - so that's an option. Only downside is that my dogs had some trouble walking on the gravel.

    GPS: 45.702416, -112.736869

  • owen T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Maiden Rock Dispersed
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Maiden Rock Dispersed

    MAIDEN ROCK MINE

    Blm camping on the big hole river, montana, free up to 16 days. About 15 spots. Boat ramp, fishing hiking fire pits, no wood available.

  • N
    Camper-submitted photo from Homestake Pass Dispersed
    Jun. 12, 2024

    Homestake Pass Dispersed

    Pretty but creepy

    It is easy to get to and very nice views. We did have a creepy experience. Three trucks drove by our spot and parked just staring at us and would leave. They did this 3 times before we decided to pack up and go elsewhere. Also saw a bunch of bear poop. I wouldn’t feel comfortable going back.

  • Andrew H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Homestake Pass Dispersed
    May. 14, 2024

    Homestake Pass Dispersed

    Great to do an overnight - off the highway stop

    The spot was close to the highway - lots of potential spots - some “locals” who seem to live out there and run generators 24/7 - we had no problem and got a good night sleep to carry on our journey.

    There are MTB OHV and walking trails nearby.

  • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Homestake Lake Camp
    Jul. 29, 2023

    Homestake Lake Camp

    Convenient camping in nature

    This campsite is right off the exit, but not very noisy. There were several other campers and RVs and trucks there. Even just parts of cars. Kinda a weird vibe, but down the various 2 tracks, there are hidden sites that afford some shade and privacy. I got 3-4 bars LTE of Verizon here! Plenty of fire pits and access to a couple lakes. And it’s only about 8 miles from Butte!

  • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Humbug Spires Trailhead Basecamp
    Jul. 29, 2023

    Humbug Spires Trailhead Basecamp

    Total hidden gem!

    Only 3 miles from the highway, this campsite is at the end of a well maintained, slightly rutted gravel road. It’s wide enough for trailers.

    Along the road, there are a handful of pull offs that are big enough for an RV to pull into.

    The coordinates bring you to an open gravel lot with nice clean pit toilets. There’s a creek nearby. Big beautiful rocks, some shade, pretty epic views on the way in. Beautiful!

    No cell service, unfortunately. Another con is that there’s another road that goes in further, but it’s narrow and eroded. I attempted it in my campervan, but ultimately decided it wasn’t worth the hassle and parked in the open lot instead.

  • Sophia H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Homestake Pass Dispersed
    Sep. 12, 2022

    Homestake Pass Dispersed

    Easy to get to

    It’s easy to get to and there aren’t bad potholes. No problem getting there without 4 wheel drive. I was able to find a pretty private campground by going a little further then the initial parking area.

  • r
    Camper-submitted photo from Homestake Pass Dispersed
    Sep. 1, 2022

    Homestake Pass Dispersed

    Great spot

    We pulled in for the night on a whim. Nice spot, the road was a little wash boarded. Just made a quick stop off the highway. Nice and quiet.

  • Ann A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Homestake Pass Dispersed
    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.

  • Avery S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Homestake Pass Dispersed
    Jul. 27, 2022

    Homestake Pass Dispersed

    Great quick spot!

    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.

  • Quinn Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Seymour Lake Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Upper Seymour Lake Dispersed Camping

    Lake-side hike-in dispersed camping with amazing hiking nearby.

    Full disclosure: I didn't camp here as I passed through this area en route to another dispersed campsite a bit deeper in. That said, we stopped here for a snack / water break and to filter some water so I had some time to explore.

    The area is BEAUTIFUL. The lake is stunning, and sits nestled right up against some pretty dramatic mountains. Lots of trees and dispersed camping sites throughout. The hike in is about 7 miles, very gentle incline. Not too hard unless you're not used to carrying weight. 

    When we went through, there were people camping, but not too many. Once we went beyond this camp area, we didn't see a soul. That's likely because of the really intense pass you have to go over to get to the dispersed site we were aiming for (see my review for that here: https://thedyrt.com/camping/undefined/flower-lake-dispersed-camping).

    Tons of great hiking in this area as it is close to the Continental Divide Trail. A lot of it definitely involves going up the sides of mountains, but if you're day-hiking and not carrying a heavy backpacking pack, they're not that hard.

    Bring bear spray. Hang your food. This is grizzly country.

    For true back-country seclusion you'll probably want to go further in than this dispersed area, but for a less strenuous and equally as beautiful locale, this is a pretty amazing place.

  • Quinn Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Flower Lake Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Flower Lake Dispersed Camping

    Very secluded hike-in only BEAUTIFUL dispersed camping.

    Oh man, what an epic camping spot. Getting here is a doozy, but it is so worth it.

    In early September, myself, my brother, and our two cousins decided it was time for a long-overdue reunion, and getting lost in the back-country was going to be the stage for it. We struck out from Bozeman, drove as far as we could go (past Lower Seymour Lake) and then once we hit the end of the road, strapped on our (very heavy - remind me not to bring so much food next time) packs and trekked in.

    The trek is pretty damn tough if you aim to do it in one go, like we did. It's about 7 miles to Upper Seymour Lake (also very beautiful, and with dispersed camping), which isn't too strenuous, but then you have to cut over a pass to get to Flower Lake. That is pretty much straight up and straight down, switchbacks the entire way. I was struggling. The views from the top are amazing though. Also, don't mistake Page Lake for Flower Lake - once you descend the other side of the pass, you'll hit Page Lake before you hit Flower Lake. Page Lake is also beautiful and has dispersed sites, but keep going. I think you'll find it is worth it.

    Once we got to Flower Lake, it was serene. From the time we left Upper Seymour Lake to the time we got back, we didn't see or hear another soul. Five days of just us. The area around the lake is pretty dramatic - it sits in a little valley basically surrounded by steep mountains. Around the lake there are a few areas with rough dispersed sites. Fire pits, a few logs to make "benches", that's about it. Plenty of space to throw tents down, and TONS of firewood from the dead trees in the area. You can camp out in the open if that's your jam, or in trees. We chose the trees for better cover and because that's where we found the best dispersed site. Flower Lake itself is beautiful but absolutely frigid, so we didn't go in. There is a little stream that feeds it where we gathered our water to filter, and I finally decided to take a half-bath. Good god it was freezing, but it felt good once it was over.

    Definitely check the weather before going in. We got slammed with a blizzard that lasted all of the second day and night. We were expecting snow that day, but this was more than we were imagining. It was COLD. Intense wind. Lots and lots of snow. We didn't leave the campfire the entire time except to dig out our tents when the snow got too high around them. Given we were running three-season tents, that night was bitter cold (the water bottle in my tent next to me was frozen the next morning) but we all tossed and turned and made it through it. Not gonna lie, the blizzard was a bit unnerving when we were in it, but it made the next four days of sun so much more appreciated. If you're in the sun, it's actually pretty warm, and a lot of the snow was gone a few days after it fell.

    Lots of great hiking here, as the CDT (Continental Divide Trail) goes through this area. I recommend the hike to the top of Rainbow Mountain for some truly stunning views. Not too hard either, once you've cleared the initial pass to get in, and you're not carrying your full pack. 

    BRING BEAR SPRAY. HANG YOUR FOOD. This is grizzly country and we saw a LOT of signs of them. Fresh droppings. Fresh prints in the snow after the blizzard. We never ran into one directly, but they were definitely around. Be in the habit of making noise so as not to surprise them. I can't possibly imagine how many times I yelled "Hey bear!" over the course of the trip. We noticed that one side of the lake had far more signs of bears than where we were. We avoided it, and I wouldn't recommend camping there. See my photos to get an idea of where.

    The hike out was not a cakewalk either, but with lighter packs and having the hard ascent and descent happen at the beginning rather than the end, it wasn't half as bad as going in.

    This is a great spot for back-country aficionados. It was my first real pack-in back-country camping trip (other than when I did Outward Bound when I was a teenager), and one I won't ever forget. 100% recommended, but be prepared. If you got hurt out here, or caught in bad weather, or god forbid had a nasty run in with a bear, getting out could be difficult. Definitely let someone know where you're going, and when you expect to be back. That said, don't talk yourself out of it if you want to give it a go. This place is special. Really special.



Guide to Wise River

Camping near Wise River, Montana, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and cozy campgrounds. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly spot, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful area.

What to do:

  • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing in the nearby lakes and rivers. At Philipsburg Bay Campground, one reviewer mentioned, “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.”
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Lost Creek State Park Campground. A visitor shared, “A nice hundred yard path that is paved to the waterfall for anyone with mobility issues. A longer hike up to the bridge is nice and wooded.”
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers often spot wildlife in the area. One guest at Delmoe Lake noted, “Great spot with some really neat ATV trails.”

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Fairmont RV Resort said, “Very clean restrooms and showers. Small store, gas pump. Very quiet.”
  • Friendly Hosts: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff. At Divide Bridge Campground, a visitor remarked, “Great Hosts, Right on the River with Water And Bathrooms, can’t Beat this.”
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. One guest at Flint Creek Campground mentioned, “Very peaceful and beautiful site. We stayed in #3 which was creekside and had plenty of space for a tent.”

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A visitor at Lost Creek State Park Campground noted, “Water is available, but you will need to take your trash with you as no trash service is available.”
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots can fill up quickly. One camper at Butte KOA mentioned, “Camping spots are nice, but close to one another and the campground is often full.”
  • Road Conditions: Some access roads may be rough. A reviewer at Delmoe Lake said, “The road is washboarded in spots but it wasn't so bad that we couldn't get our 42ft rig up.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. At Fairmont RV Resort, one parent said, “Our kids loved the winding roads for their push bikes.”
  • Plan for Rain: Be prepared for sudden weather changes. A family at Philipsburg Bay Campground had to leave early due to rain but still enjoyed their stay.
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Keep kids entertained with games. A camper at Lost Creek State Park Campground suggested, “The campground is very clean and quiet.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at 2 Bar Lazy H RV Campground mentioned, “The campground is well laid out with plenty of room to drive around with big rigs.”
  • Look for Full Hookups: Some campgrounds offer full hookups for convenience. A visitor at Butte KOA appreciated the “clean facilities” and “pleasant staff.”
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to traffic or other campers. A guest at Divide Bridge Campground noted, “Clean vault toilets. Friendly Hosts on sight.”

Camping near Wise River, Montana, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Wise River, MT is Maiden Rock Dispersed with a 5-star rating from 3 reviews.

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