Quigley Group Use
Closed for the season. The site operates June 1 through October 15 annually and is closed at all other times. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov.
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
About
Quigley Group Use Site sits in forested mountain terrain on top of MacDonald Pass, approximately 15 miles west of Helena, Montana. At 6,300 feet elevation on the Continental Divide, the site offers spectacular views of surrounding meadows, timbered slopes, and mountains beneath a canopy of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (mile 616) passes just a few hundred feet from the site, running north and south. This undeveloped group area accommodates up to 40 people with space for 10-12 four-person tents and parking for up to 15 vehicles. Trailers should not exceed 20 feet in length due to limited parking. Facilities are minimal: one vault toilet is provided, but there is no potable water and all garbage must be packed out. Campfires are permitted and pets are welcome. The site is available for reservation from June 1 through October 15 each year and remains closed at all other times. Access is controlled by a combination-locked gate; the combination is provided in your reservation welcome letter. The area is near Cromwell-Dixon Campground and a popular trailhead, so expect to encounter other recreationists throughout the summer. Nearby road systems to the west (Little Blackfoot) and east (Rimini and Priest Pass) offer opportunities for OHV use and exploring old mining relics.
Directions
From Helena, Montana, take US-12 W west for 13 miles to the top of MacDonald Pass. Turn left (south) at the Cromwell-Dixon Campground sign and cross the large cattleguard. Turn left (east) again, travel about 500 feet and cross a second cattleguard. Then turn left (north) and you'll be at the gated entrance into the Quigley Group Use area.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 449-5201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Recreation.gov Site Details |
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