Cable Mountain Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid-May through hunting season, weather dependent. First-come, first-served, no reservations.
R1-2024-01 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.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
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, and South Dakota.
R1-2025-02 Use of Vehicles Off Road
Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Use of Vehicles Off Road
Possessing or using a vehicle off National Forest System Roads is prohibited on all National Forest System lands on the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Madison Ranger District 8325A and 8325B Roads Closure
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestMadison Ranger District
Road/Trail Prohibitions, Off-Road Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas
This order describes the off-road prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness.
Annual Food Storage Order
Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead- Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.
Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as fir
Thompson Park Area Closure for Camping and Fires
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and resource protection resulting from high levels of undeveloped (dispersed) camping in the area.
Elkhorn Mill and Mine Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety. The mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the audit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
About
Cable Mountain Campground is located on 5 wooded acres in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, approximately 3 miles north of Georgetown Lake. The campground features 11 first-come, first-served campsites nestled along the North Fork of Flint Creek, with mature stands of lodgepole pine, Douglas-fir, and Engelmann spruce providing ample shade. Small groves of aspen and willow add visual diversity and seasonal color. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the Georgetown Lake area, one of Montana's premier fisheries known for trophy brook and rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. The Red Lion Trailhead is a short walk from the campground, offering connections to the Discovery Ski Area and the Echo Lake trail system. Additional trail access is available at the Midway Trailhead, 1.5 miles north on Discovery Basin Road. These well-marked trails accommodate hikers and mountain bikers in summer and Nordic skiers in winter. Echo Lake Picnic Area, located 2.5 miles from the campground, provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, and car-top boating. The Pintler Ranger District offers extensive trail networks leading into the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, which covers nearly 250 square miles along the Continental Divide. Wildlife in the area includes elk, moose, deer, mountain lions, and both grizzly and black bears. Campers must follow forest-wide food storage orders.
Directions
From Philipsburg, travel south on Highway 1 for approximately 12.5 miles. Turn left onto Southern Cross Road, then in 0.8 miles make a slight left onto Echo Lake Road. Continue for 2 miles to the junction with Red Lion Road. Turn right at the directional sign for Cable Campground, and the campground entrance will be on your right in 0.3 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 859-3211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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