Camper accounts of Summit Trailhead Horse Camp in Lewis & Clark National Forest diverge enough to give pause. Some visitors have found dispersed spots near the creek close to the Challenge Cabin, with room for groups and light foot traffic. Others describe it as a gravel lot with a roadside pit toilet and no-camping signs posted. Highway 2 and nearby train tracks mean noise is a real factor. No cell service, minimal shade, and summer mosquitoes in the evening round out the picture. Those drawn to places to camp around Lewis & Clark National Forest may find more consistent options at Summit Campground nearby. Confirm current conditions before committing to a stay here.
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Map & DirectionsSummit Trailhead Horse Camp is located in Montana near Essex
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
48.33690572 N
113.3277146 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/3/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/3/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Summit Trailhead Horse Camp needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 8 min from Great Falls, MT
- 2 hrs 58 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 1 min from Missoula, MT
- 4 hrs 31 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
