Indian Trees Campground
Open for the season. Some sites reservable via Recreation.gov on a 6-month rolling basis; remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Potable water available May through September. Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order in effect. Quiet hours 10pm to 6am. 16-day camping limit.
Air Quality Alert issued August 11 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Madison, Park, Flathead, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, and Silver Bow counties in effect until 9AM on 08/12/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Dillon, Frenchtown, Great Falls and Hamilton are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Choteau, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Helena, Lewistown, Libby, Malta, Thompson Falls and West Yellowstone are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
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
Indian Trees Campground offers a peaceful forest setting in southwest Montana's Bitterroot National Forest, situated at 5,128 feet elevation near the bottom of Lost Trail Pass. The campground gets its name from the numerous scarred ponderosa pine trees in the area, where Native American populations once stripped bark to extract the sweet cambium layer for food. The trees remain historically significant and provide ample shade throughout the campground. The 15 single-family campsites accommodate both tents and RVs up to 50 feet. Most sites hold up to 10 people and two vehicles, with one site accommodating up to 15 people. Site #6 is wheelchair accessible, and Site #2 is designated for bicyclists with a food storage locker. Each site features a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vault toilets and potable water are provided, with a campground host on-site during the season. Recreational opportunities abound, including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding on nearby trails such as the Nez Perce National Historic Trail and Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Fishing for cutthroat trout is available in nearby Camp Creek. Lost Trail Hot Springs, a sulfur-free natural hot spring, is located less than half a mile away. A general store and lodging are available at Sula Store, about 5 miles north.
Directions
From Sula, MT head south 5.6 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (right) onto Forest Road 729 and follow for approximately 1 mile. Road to campground is gravel but the campground and parking spurs are paved.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3913 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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