Quigley Group Use

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.