Lodgepole Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 21, 2026. The campground operates mid-May through late September, weather dependent. 19 sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; 11 sites are first-come-first-served. Food storage order in effect due to bear activity.
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.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
About
Lodgepole Campground is a large facility in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana's largest national forest. Located directly across Montana Highway 1 from Georgetown Lake, the campground provides convenient access to over 3,000 acres of mountain waters at 6,000 feet elevation. The surrounding Flint Creek Range to the north and Pintler Mountains to the south create a scenic backdrop. The campground features 31 sites suitable for tent and RV camping, with trailer lengths recommended not to exceed 32 feet. Amenities include ADA-accessible vault toilets, potable water from faucets, picnic tables, fire rings, and garbage service. Bear-resistant storage lockers are provided due to prevalent bear activity in the area. There is no dump station on-site; the nearest is in Anaconda. Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, and brook trout. Campers at Lodgepole receive free access to the Red Bridge Boat Launch across the highway. The area also offers hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. A Montana fishing license is required, and bull trout must be released immediately if caught.
Directions
From Philipsburg travel 10.75 miles south on Montana Highway 1. The campground is directly across the highway from Georgetown Lake and Red Bridge Boat Launch.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $17 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 859-3211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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