Pintler Campground
Closed for the season. Opens mid-June through September, weather permitting. First-come, first-served with no reservations required.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 1:30PM MDT until October 11 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Homestake Pass, Butte, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, and Highway 12 Garrison to Elliston. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
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
Pintler Campground is a small, free developed campground situated on the shores of Pintler Lake in the Pintler Creek drainage at 6,300 feet elevation. Managed by the Wisdom Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, this primitive campground offers 3 camping units, picnic tables, and an ADA-accessible vault toilet. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own water supply. The campground features a primitive boat ramp for lake access and offers stream and lake fishing opportunities. The maximum recommended trailer length is 20 feet due to the narrow Forest Road 185 access. There is no cell phone coverage in the area. Nearby trails provide access to the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, which covers nearly 250 square miles along the Continental Divide and the crest of the Anaconda Range. The area is popular for backcountry hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Directions
From Wise River, take Highway 43 West for approximately 30 miles. Turn on Forest Road 185 and continue north for 12 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 689-3243 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Pintler Campground | |
| Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Alerts |
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