Potosi Campground And Picnic Area
Open seasonally from late May through mid-September, weather dependent. Drinking water is not currently available. All sites are first-come, first-served with no fees.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches along the Big Belt Mountains and between 6 and 12 inches above 7000 feet in the mountains of Madison and Gallatin counties. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines.
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
Potosi Campground sits at 6,200 feet elevation on the east side of the Tobacco Root Mountains within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. South Willow Creek runs through the center of the campground, providing a scenic creekside setting. The campground offers 15 designated campsites along with a separate picnic day-use area for those not staying overnight. This is a primitive, no-fee campground managed by the Madison Ranger District. There is no reservation system; all sites are first-come, first-served. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no garbage service, so campers must pack out everything they bring in. Note that drinking water is not currently available at this site. Access is limited to smaller rigs, with trailer length recommended not to exceed 22 feet. There is no cell phone coverage in the area. The campground is a good base for exploring the Tobacco Root Mountains, with South Willow Creek offering opportunities for fishing and relaxation.
Directions
From Harrison, travel west on Pony Road for about 7 miles. At Pony, take South Willow Creek Road south for 10 miles. Follow the signs to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 682-4253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Potosi Campground Page |
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