Delmoe Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens the Friday before Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather dependent.
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
Delmoe Lake Campground and Picnic Area sits at 6,100 feet elevation in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, approximately 15 miles from both Whitehall and Butte. Located in the highly popular Whitetail-Pipestone area known for OHV riding, this campground provides 25 designated sites for tent and trailer camping with a maximum trailer length of 32 feet. The lake itself is a man-made reservoir controlled by the Pipestone Water Users for irrigation purposes near Whitehall, which means water levels fluctuate throughout the summer season as water is drawn for agricultural use. The campground is accessible via gravel Forest Service roads suitable for passenger vehicles, though visitors should watch for ATVs, motorcycles, and other OHVs sharing the road. Water is available from hand pumps during operating season, and vault toilets serve the camping area. The picnic area includes tables and a boat launch primarily used for fishing activities. Firewood can generally be found within the campground area. The site operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations accepted.
Directions
From Butte take I-90 east to the Homestake exit (no. 233) and turn left off the ramp. Continue north on Forest Service Road 222 (Delmoe Lake Road) for approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 9371 and continue for approximately 0.5 miles. The road is gravel and suitable for passenger vehicles. Watch for ATVs, motorcycles, and other OHVs on the road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 494-2147 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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