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.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 12:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 7 inches is expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
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
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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