Richardson Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Open and close dates vary depending on snowfall conditions. The access road can become impassable in winter.

About

Richardson Campground is a small, 8-acre campground located in the Castle Mountains of Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest at 5,500 feet elevation. Situated on a hillside within a lodgepole pine forest, the campground provides 3 campsites adjacent to Richardson Creek. The intimate setting offers scenic hiking trail access directly from the campground. All campgrounds on Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days in one location. The campground is accessible via Forest Road 211, located about 7 miles east of White Sulphur Springs off US Highway 12 at Mile Post 49, then 5 miles south. A food storage order is in effect from March 1st to December 1st to prevent human-bear conflicts. Each campsite includes a fire ring or grill and picnic table. The campground has at least one ADA-accessible vault toilet. No potable water is available on-site, so campers must bring their own. The maximum recommended trailer length is 16 feet. Leashed dogs are welcome, but horses and motorized OHVs (except on the campground road) are not allowed.

Directions

Turn south near Mile Post 49 about 7 miles east of White Sulphur Springs on US Highway 12, then go 5 miles south on Forest Road 211.

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