Balanced Rock Campground
The campground operates seasonally, typically late May through September depending on snow conditions. High elevation access road may be snow-covered into early summer. No cell phone coverage in the area.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:11PM MDT until July 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Montana, including the following areas, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Balanced Rock Campground is a high-elevation developed campground situated near Branham Lakes in the scenic Tobacco Root Mountains of southwestern Montana. Part of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, this primitive campground offers a quiet mountain setting for tent campers and those with high-clearance vehicles willing to navigate the challenging access road. The campground features 5 sites with vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. There is no fee to camp here. The access road from Sheridan via Mill Creek Road is not recommended for trailers due to its rough, unmaintained condition, making this best suited for tent camping or truck camping with high clearance. Nearby Branham Lakes can be accessed from Mill Creek Road a few miles east of the campground, offering fishing and hiking opportunities. Cell phone coverage is not available in this area, and the high elevation means snow can limit access well into spring. The campground typically operates from late May through September, depending on snow conditions.
Directions
From Sheridan, MT, go east on Mill Creek Road for 9 miles. The campground will be on the right. This road is not recommended for trailers.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 682-4253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Alerts | |
| Madison Ranger District |
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