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.
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
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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