Little Joe Campground
Open seasonally from mid-May through September, weather dependent. Sites are first-come, first-served at $15 per night. No garbage service; pack out all trash.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 12:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
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
Little Joe Campground is a small, peaceful campground tucked along the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway (Forest Service Road 73) in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. With only 5 camping units, it offers a quiet escape at 6,800 feet elevation with views of the surrounding Pioneer Mountain peaks, valleys, and forests. The campground provides basic amenities including an ADA-accessible vault toilet and potable water available from a hand pump. There is no garbage service, so campers must pack out what they pack in. Trailers over 28 feet are not recommended due to site and road constraints. Fishing opportunities are available in the nearby Wise River. The campground is managed by the Wisdom Ranger District and typically operates from mid-May through September, depending on weather and snow conditions. Sites are $15 per night with a $5 fee for additional vehicles.
Directions
From the intersection of Montana Highway 43 and the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway (FS Road 73), proceed south on FS Road 73 for approximately 21 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 28ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 28ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Little Joe Campground |
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