Philipsburg Bay Campground
The campground opens for the 2026 season on May 21 and operates through late September, weather dependent. Some sites are reservable via Recreation.gov while others remain first-come-first-served. 16-day stay limit enforced. Fire restrictions may apply during hot, dry conditions.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 6:45PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD AND EAST BEAVERHEAD... The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 110 and 111. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 12 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
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
About
Philipsburg Bay Campground occupies a prime location on the shores of Georgetown Lake, a nearly 3,000-acre mountain lake in southwestern Montana. Situated in the Pintler Ranger District of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana, the campground provides direct access to exceptional fishing, boating, and water skiing. The surrounding lodgepole pine forest and mountain backdrop create a scenic setting with views of the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. The campground features 65 sites split between reservable and first-come-first-served availability. Loops A and half of Loop B operate on a first-come-first-served basis, while Loop C and the remaining half of Loop B accept reservations during summer. Amenities include vault toilets, potable water from hand pumps, picnic tables, and a paved boat ramp. Bear-resistant food storage lockers are provided due to active bear presence in the area. Georgetown Lake draws anglers seeking kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, and brook trout through fly fishing, wade fishing, or boat fishing. Bull trout must be released immediately if caught. Beyond fishing, the area offers hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, with the historic mining town of Philipsburg and gem mining opportunities nearby.
Directions
From Philipsburg, Montana, drive approximately 11 miles south on U.S. Route 10A. Turn right on Georgetown Lake Road. The campground entrance is on the left, adjacent to the lake.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $17 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| 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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