Orofino Campground And Picnic Area
The campground operates seasonally from late June through mid-September, weather dependent. The area is accessible from late May through mid-November. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations required. 16-day camping limit. No fees.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 9 at 11:35AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...MacDonald Pass, Georgetown Lake, Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston, Butte, and Homestake Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
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
Orofino Campground and Picnic Area occupies 3 acres in the mountains of southwest Montana within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Situated along a stream approximately 13 miles southeast of Deer Lodge on Forest Road 82, the campground offers a quiet retreat for those seeking a primitive camping experience without fees. The campground features 10 camping units suitable for tents and small trailers up to 22 feet in length. Basic amenities include vault toilets and potable drinking water available from a hand pump. There is no garbage service, so campers must practice pack-it-in, pack-it-out principles. A 16-day maximum stay limit applies. In addition to camping, the site includes a day-use picnic area with a pavilion available on a first-come, first-served basis. The area offers opportunities for stream fishing. The campground is managed by the Pintler Ranger District.
Directions
From Deer Lodge, travel 13 miles southeast on Forest Road 82 to the campground.
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 859-3211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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