Kading Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Sites are reservable through Recreation.gov with some availability remaining. Potable water is not available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Flood Watch issued July 1 at 10:15AM MDT until July 2 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Montana, including the following areas, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Butte/Blackfoot Region and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. This includes the following Specific Areas... Missoula, Butte, Frontage Road from Bearmouth to Drummond, West Valley near Anaconda, Philipsburg, Eds Gulch in Drummond, New Chicago area just east of Drummond, Johnson Fire Burn Area, Daly Fire Burn Area and Sharrott Fire Burn Area. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorm producing heavy rain. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology
About
Kading Campground occupies a scenic location adjacent to the Little Blackfoot River in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The campground provides access to the proposed Electric Peak Wilderness Area and serves as a basecamp for fishing, hunting, and hiking in central Montana's mountain country. The Little Blackfoot River offers excellent fly fishing for brown trout below Elliston and brook and cutthroat trout above. A trail departing near the campground heads south to Blackfoot Meadows and continues into the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, emerging near Whitehouse Campground. A small public corral located across the road accommodates horses and pack stock. Facilities are primitive with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers should bring their own drinking water. The narrow access road and limited site sizes restrict use to smaller trailers, with a maximum recommended trailer length of 16 feet.
Directions
From Helena, take US Highway 12 west approximately 25 miles to Elliston. Just east of Elliston, turn south onto Little Blackfoot River Road. Continue approximately 16 miles to the campground on the left (east) side of the road, directly across from Kading Cabin.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 449-5201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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