Spillway Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens late May and operates through hunting season, weather dependent. Winter snow and road conditions prevent access.
R1-2024-01 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.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
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, and South Dakota.
R1-2025-02 Use of Vehicles Off Road
Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Use of Vehicles Off Road
Possessing or using a vehicle off National Forest System Roads is prohibited on all National Forest System lands on the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Madison Ranger District 8325A and 8325B Roads Closure
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestMadison Ranger District
Road/Trail Prohibitions, Off-Road Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas
This order describes the off-road prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness.
Annual Food Storage Order
Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead- Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.
Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as fir
Thompson Park Area Closure for Camping and Fires
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and resource protection resulting from high levels of undeveloped (dispersed) camping in the area.
Elkhorn Mill and Mine Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety. The mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the audit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
About
Spillway Campground is located on the northwestern shore of East Fork Reservoir in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. At an elevation of 6,500 feet, this developed Forest Service campground features 13 sites nestled in mature lodgepole pine, with some sites along the water's edge and others set back on the hillside. The 500-acre reservoir offers excellent fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout, though anglers should note that bull trout must be released immediately if caught. The campground provides convenient access to the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, which covers nearly 250 square miles along the Continental Divide. The nearby East Fork Trailhead serves as the starting point for the Page Lake Trail and East Fork Trail, both of which connect to the Continental Divide Trail. The area is known for its rugged mountain scenery and diverse wildlife, including elk, moose, deer, mountain lions, and both black and grizzly bears. Visitors can enjoy hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, OHV riding, and boating from this scenic base camp. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a 16-day stay limit within any 30-day period. A forest-wide food storage order is in effect from March 1 to December 1.
Directions
From Philipsburg, travel south on Highway 1 for about 6.5 miles to the junction with Skalkaho Highway 38. Turn right onto Highway 38 and continue west for 6.1 miles. Turn right onto County Road 672 and continue for 5.4 miles following signs for East Fork Reservoir. Continue straight onto County Road 5141 for 1 mile. At the reservoir turn right and continue 0.3 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 859-3211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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