Basin Canyon Campground and Picnic Area
The campground operates seasonally from Memorial Day through mid-September. No reservations are accepted; all sites are first-come, first-served. Campers must bring their own drinking water.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 11:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. Snow totals of 12-18 inches in the higher mountain areas. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Homestake Pass, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Georgetown Lake, and Butte. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
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
Basin Canyon Campground is a small undeveloped campground located near Boulder River within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Managed by the Butte Ranger District, this primitive site offers just two camping units, making it an ideal destination for campers seeking solitude away from more developed facilities. The campground is free to use and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The area surrounding Basin Canyon features interesting geology, most notably Indian Head Rock, which provides an additional attraction for visitors interested in natural formations. While basic amenities include toilets and picnic tables, campers should come prepared with their own drinking water as no potable water is available on site. The campground is best suited for tent camping and small trailers, with a maximum recommended trailer length of 16 feet. The access road, Forest Road 1723/Basin Creek Road, leads approximately 3 miles north from the town of Basin off Interstate 15.
Directions
From I-15 take exit #156 to Basin. Take Forest Road 1723/Basin Creek Road north for approximately 3 miles to the campground.
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 | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 494-2147 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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