Miner Lake Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. It opens mid-June and operates through September. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. There is no garbage service; campers must 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
Miner Lake Campground is a rustic Forest Service campground located in the Wisdom Ranger District of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The 18 campsites are nestled in a lodgepole pine forest on flat terrain along the north shore of Miner Lake, a 54-acre mountain lake at approximately 7,000 feet elevation. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets and potable drinking water available from a hand pump. Each site has a picnic table. There is no garbage service, so campers must pack out all trash. A boat launch provides access to the lake for non-motorized boating. The area offers excellent fishing opportunities in Miner Lake, along with wildlife viewing, scenic day hikes, and horseback riding. The access road is gravel with some rutted sections, and the maximum recommended trailer length is 20 feet. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations.
Directions
From Jackson, take Highway 278 South for 0.5 mile. Turn west on County Road 182 and continue 6.75 miles. Then continue west on Forest Road 182 for 3.25 miles to the campground. The Forest Service road is gravel with some rutted sections.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 689-3243 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Miner Lake Campground |
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