HIDDEN LAKE DISPERSED SITE
Open year-round for dispersed camping, weather and road conditions permitting. No reservations required. Access roads may be impassable during winter and early spring due to snow.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches along the Big Belt Mountains and between 6 and 12 inches above 7000 feet in the mountains of Madison and Gallatin counties. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines.
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
Hidden Lake Dispersed Site is a primitive dispersed camping area within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwestern Montana's Madison County. The site offers a true backcountry experience for self-sufficient campers seeking solitude away from developed campgrounds. As a dispersed camping area, there are no developed facilities, designated sites, or services. Campers must bring all their own supplies including drinking water, and must pack out all trash. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has a mandatory forest-wide food storage order, so proper bear-resistant food storage is required. Access to dispersed areas in this region typically requires high-clearance vehicles, as forest roads can be rough and unmaintained. Standard dispersed camping regulations apply: camp at least 200 feet from water sources and roads, and camping is limited to 16 days within any 30-day period.
Directions
From Lima, Montana, head west on Forest Road 8384 for approximately 20 miles to reach the Elk Lake Dispersed Camping & Picnic Area.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 683-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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