Cave Mountain Campground
Operating season varies from late spring through early fall. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations accepted. Contact the Rocky Mountain Ranger District to verify current status before visiting.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 10:40PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 7 inches is expected. Isolated amounts approaching 30 inches within the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very 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
Cave Mountain Campground is a primitive Forest Service campground located 18 miles west of Choteau, Montana, in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Situated at 5,200 feet elevation along the North Fork of the Teton River, the campground offers 18 total sites: 14 in the main campground area and 4 additional horse camping sites near a trailhead above the campground. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets with handicap accessibility and potable drinking water available from a hand pump. Fishing and hiking access are available directly from the campground. Maximum trailer length is 35 feet. This is bear country. Mandatory food storage regulations are strictly enforced. All food must be kept out of sight in approved bear-resistant containers, and food must be removed from the area immediately after eating. Motor vehicle use restrictions and fire restrictions may be in effect; check current conditions before arrival.
Directions
From Choteau, go 6 miles north on US 89, then 23 miles northwest on County Road 144 (Canyon Road).
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 449-5201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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