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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 4:13PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
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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