Sacajawea Memorial Picnic Area
Day-use only. No overnight camping is permitted. Open annually from mid-June through mid-September, weather dependent. No fee required.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 9 at 11:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 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
Sacajawea Memorial Picnic Area is a day-use only facility in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, situated at 7,400 feet elevation at the headwaters of the Missouri River. The site honors the Lemhi Shoshone woman who served as interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. A paved interpretive path winds through the area with historical signs providing context about Sacajawea's life and the expedition's journey. This is not a campground. Overnight camping is not permitted. The picnic area provides vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings with attached grill tops for day visitors. No potable water is available, and there is no garbage service, so visitors must pack out all trash. Cell phone coverage is not available in this remote location.
Directions
From Dillon, travel 19 miles south on Interstate 15. Take Highway 324 west for 12 miles to Grant, continue on Highway 324 for 10 miles, then turn west on Forest Road 3909 for 12 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 683-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Sacajawea Memorial Picnic Area |
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