Lowland Campground
Open for the season. Peak season with full services begins the Friday before Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day. Shoulder season access is available, but water and garbage service are typically not operational. Food storage requirements are in effect.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 11 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches below 5000 feet and between 6 and 12 inches possible above 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Helena Valley, and Little Belt and Highwood Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A snow band may develop across portions of Central Montana leading to locally higher snowfall rates and amounts.
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
Lowland Campground and Picnic Area occupies a quiet forested setting in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, roughly 20 miles north of Butte via I-15 and Forest Service roads. The 11 sites are designed as back-in trailer spots accommodating rigs up to 22 feet, with tent pads available at most locations. The campground provides potable water from a hand pump, ADA-accessible vault toilets, picnic tables, and garbage containers. The surrounding area offers solid recreation options. Sheepshead Recreation Area and Maney Lake lie nearby for fishing, while the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail provides hiking access. Mountain biking and wildlife viewing are also popular. Firewood can typically be gathered within the campground. Peak season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day at $15 per night. The campground remains accessible during shoulder seasons, though water and garbage service are typically unavailable, and the access road may be muddy or snow-patched. A 16-day stay limit and food storage requirements apply. The campground is first-come, first-served only.
Directions
From Butte, take I-15/I-90 east for approximately 1 mile. Merge onto I-15 north and continue for approximately 12 miles. Take Elk Park exit (no. 138) and drive west on Forest Service Road #442 (Lowland Creek Road) for approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road #9485 for approximately 2 miles, turn left at the junction and drive approximately 1/8 mile, then turn right into the campground. Gravel road suitable for passenger vehicles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 494-2147 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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