Hay Canyon Campground
Open year-round, 24 hours daily. First-come, first-served, no reservations. No potable water available. Mandatory food storage required due to bear activity.
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.
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.
About
Hay Canyon Campground is a small, lightly-used campground tucked into the Little Belt Mountains of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The 7 sites sit near the South Fork of the Judith River, providing convenient access for anglers targeting trout. ATV and motorbike enthusiasts will find scenic trails in the surrounding area. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring their own drinking water. The area sees bear activity, and mandatory food storage in approved containers is required. All food must be removed from the area after eating. Access is via 17 miles of gravel road from Utica. The maximum recommended trailer length is 30 feet. Stays are limited to 16 days. The campground operates first-come, first-served at $10 per night.
Directions
At Hobson on US Highway 87, turn into town and follow Montana Highway 239 to Utica. At Utica, turn left onto a county gravel road. Travel 17 miles southwest to campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| 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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