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.
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.
R1-2025-02 Use of Vehicles Off Road
Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Delmoe Lake Area/Road Closure
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestButte Ranger DistrictArea/Road Closure
Elkhorn Mine Area and Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety, the mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the adit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
Use of Vehicles Off Road
Possessing or using a vehicle off National Forest System Roads is prohibited on all National Forest System lands on the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Road/Trail Prohibitions, Off-Road Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas
This order describes the off-road prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness.
Annual Food Storage Order
Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead- Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.
Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as…
Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Restrictions
A package of restrictions for the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests regarding travel and camping with stock, campfires, group size, and mandatory party/individual registration.
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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