Piney Campground And Boat Launch
The campground opens for the 2026 season on May 21. Operating season runs mid-May through late September, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov for 17 sites; 29 sites remain first-come, first-served. 16-day stay limit. Food storage requirements enforced.
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
Piney Campground occupies a prime location on the shores of Georgetown Lake, a nearly 3,000-acre mountain lake in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The campground overlooks the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, with lodgepole pines framing views of the surrounding peaks. Wildlife in the area includes moose, elk, white-tailed deer, bighorn sheep, and water birds such as great blue herons. The campground features 46 sites spread across two loops: Loop A with 17 reservable sites and Loop B with 29 first-come, first-served sites. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, with vault toilets and potable water from hand pumps available throughout. A boat launch provides direct access to Georgetown Lake for fishing, water skiing, and canoeing. Anglers target kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, and brook trout; bull trout must be released immediately if caught. Nearby attractions include the towns of Anaconda and Philipsburg, as well as Discovery Ski Area which offers lift-access mountain biking in summer. Numerous hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails are accessible within a few miles of the campground.
Directions
From Highway 1, take Georgetown Lake Road over the dam. Follow signs; Piney will be 2 miles on your left. Located approximately 13 miles south of Philipsburg.
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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 859-3211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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