Earl Tennant Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from Memorial Day weekend through fall, depending on weather and snow conditions.
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.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathe
Deer Creek Bridge Closure - Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event the Deer Creek Bridge on the Superior Ranger District was severely damaged and is unsafe for travel. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
Ward Creek Road Closure- Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event a portion of the Ward Creek Road is closed. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
25-021-Lolo-D4 Stony Creek Cutoff Closure
The Stony Creek Cutoff Road (Road #5490) is closed for protection of Forest Service stock.
241-023-Lolo-D3 Plant Creek Road Closure
Motor vehicles are prohibited on a portion of Plant Creek Road, National Forest System Road 2132, due to damage following the Miller Peak Fire on the Missoula Ranger District.
About
Earl Tennant Campground is a small, rustic camping area situated along U.S. Highway 12, approximately 17 miles west of Lolo, Montana in the Lolo National Forest. This intimate campground features only 6 campsites, making it an ideal choice for campers seeking solitude and a peaceful mountain experience. The sites can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet with parking spurs designed for larger vehicles. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system and charges no fees. Basic amenities include picnic tables and vault toilets, but campers should note that there is no drinking water available on-site. The nearest potable water source is at Lolo Creek Campground, located 2.5 miles east on Highway 12. Earl Tennant serves as a convenient base for exploring the Lolo Creek area and surrounding national forest lands. The campground's location along the historic Highway 12 corridor provides easy access to nearby recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. West Fork Butte Road intersects the highway near the campground, leading to additional forest service roads and trails.
Directions
From Lolo, Montana, drive 17 miles west on U.S. Highway 12. The campground is located on the highway near the intersection with West Fork Butte Road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 329-3750 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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