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.
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
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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