Open
— Open year-round with no reservations or fees. Access is weather-dependent and winter conditions may prevent entry during snow events. First-come, first-served with a 16-day stay limit.
About
Lantis Spring Campground is situated in the Long Pines Unit of the Sioux Ranger District in the far southeastern corner of Montana, approximately 5 miles north off Tie Creek Road. The campground sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet and encompasses about 6 acres of ponderosa pine forest. Lantis Spring flows through the campground, providing a water source that can be treated or filtered.
The campground features 4 individual campsites and 2 group sites, all available on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. The campground has accessible vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own water or treat water from the spring. No fees are charged for camping. With 50-foot parking spurs and open parking areas, the campground can accommodate trailers and RVs. A 16-day stay limit applies.
The remote location provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, picnicking, and experiencing solitude in the Long Pines landscape. Access requires navigating forest roads from Camp Crook, South Dakota, and winter conditions may prevent access during certain periods of the year.
Directions
From Camp Crook, SD go 3 miles west on Hwy 20. At top of hill, turn right onto Tie Creek Road. Continue driving west 6 miles. On the rounded corner, turn right onto Forest Road 3119 (Exie Road). Continue driving north. Forest Road 3119 will turn into Forest Road 3117 at 4-way intersection. Approximately 1.5 miles from the 4-way, take a left onto Forest Road 3117A and campground is at the end of the road.
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