Reservoir Lake Campground
The campground operates mid-June through September, weather dependent. Currently closed for the season. Drinking water is currently unavailable even when the campground is open. Winter vehicle access is not available; winter parking is approximately 5 miles from the campground.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 11 at 10:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across lower elevations, with up to 7 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Canyon Ferry Area, Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be 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
Reservoir Lake Campground occupies the south shores of an 11-acre alpine lake at 7,000 feet in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The campground offers 16 designated sites with dirt parking aprons averaging 15 by 61 feet, suitable for small to mid-sized RVs and trailers though the narrow interior road with trees close to the roadway limits accessibility for larger rigs. Facilities include accessible vault toilets, picnic tables, and bear-resistant food storage boxes available upon request. There are no garbage services so campers must pack out all trash. A primitive boat ramp provides access to the lake, which is restricted to non-motorized or electric motors only. Recreation options include fishing, swimming, non-motorized boating, and hiking on scenic trails. The campground operates on a pack-it-in, pack-it-out basis with a 16-day stay limit. Pets are welcome when kept on a leash.
Directions
From Dillon, go south on Interstate 15 for 19 miles. Take Highway 324 west 17 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 181 and continue for 18 miles following signs to the lake.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 683-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Reservoir Lake Campground |
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