Skidway Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates May through October, first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Potable water is not available; campers should bring their own water supply. Stay limit is 14 days.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 1 at 2:51PM MDT until July 1 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
FFWTFX The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Broadwater County in southwestern Montana... North Central Jefferson County in southwestern Montana... Southeastern Lewis and Clark County in west central Montana... * Until 545 PM MDT. * At 251 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Helena, Townsend, East Helena, Winston, Goose Bay, Silos, York and Spring Meadow Lake State Park.
Flash Flood Watch issued July 1 at 10:58AM MDT until July 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Horse Gulch burn scar. * WHERE...A portion of central Montana, including the following area, Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding in low-lying areas and cause debris flows. Residents and those recreating near the Horse Gulch burn scar should prepare for the potential of flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms producing heavy rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 3:23PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
At 323 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Wolf Creek, or 23 miles south of Cascade, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Lewis and Clark and southwestern Cascade Counties.
About
Skidway Campground is a rustic Forest Service campground located near the top of Deep Creek Canyon along U.S. Highway 12 in Montana's Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The 13 campsites are spread across 18 acres of hillside terrain shaded by birch and spruce timber, providing privacy and a genuine backcountry atmosphere at 5,500 feet elevation. The campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets (ADA accessible) and established fire pits and picnic tables at each site. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility with no trash service. The maximum recommended trailer length is 16 feet due to the narrow canyon road and site configurations. Deep Creek and the surrounding Big Belt Mountains provide opportunities for trout fishing and hiking. The canyon scenery along Highway 12 is notable, and the campground's position near the canyon rim offers views of the surrounding terrain.
Directions
From Townsend, travel east approximately 21 miles on U.S. Highway 12 through Deep Creek Canyon, and turn right at the entrance to Skidway Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 266-3425 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Skidway Campground | |
| Helena-Lewis and Clark NF Alerts |
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