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.
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 3:42PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
At 342 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles north of White Sulphur Springs to near Alder. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bozeman, White Sulphur Springs, Virginia City, Belgrade, Three Forks, Manhattan, Ennis, Big Sky, Cameron, Missouri Headwaters State Park, Maudlow, Four Corners, Amsterdam, Jeffers, Trident, Checkerboard, Madison Buffalo Jump State Park, Norris, Mcallister, and Bozeman Hot Springs.
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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