Branham Lakes Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens early July through late September, weather dependent. No potable water available. Pack-out trash required. Mandatory food storage order in effect.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 2:39PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches along the Big Belt Mountains and between 6 and 12 inches above 7000 feet in the mountains of Madison and Gallatin counties. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines.
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
Branham Lakes Campground is one of the highest drive-to destinations in Southwest Montana, sitting at 8,800 feet in the Tobacco Root Mountains. The six lakeside campsites offer solitude and stunning alpine scenery, surrounded by meadows and mountain views. Amenities are limited to vault toilets (ADA accessible) and a boat launch; there is no potable water or garbage service on site. The campground is reached via Mill Creek Road, approximately 13 miles east of Sheridan. The dirt road is rocky in places and not suitable for low-profile vehicles or trailers. Non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming, and day hiking are popular activities. A mandatory food storage order is in effect from March through December due to bear activity. Due to the high elevation, the campground typically opens in early July and closes in late September, weather dependent. Camping is limited to 16 days within any 30-day period.
Directions
From Sheridan, go east on Mill Creek Road for about 13 miles. The road is rocky dirt and not recommended for trailers or low-clearance vehicles.
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 | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 682-4253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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