Summit Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. Summit typically opens late spring and closes early fall, with exact dates varying by snow conditions. Contact the Rocky Mountain Ranger District to confirm opening status. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations.
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 10 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of north central 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
Summit Campground sits high in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The 17-site campground provides a gateway to serious backcountry travel, with a 3-mile spur trail connecting directly to the Continental Divide Scenic Trail and into the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump. Bears frequent the area, and mandatory food storage in approved bear-resistant containers is required. All food must be removed from the eating area after meals. Adjacent to the campground, Memorial Square features a miniature Washington Monument commemorating Theodore Roosevelt and the Blackfeet tribe. The campground experiences heavy use during its operating season and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations available.
Directions
From East Glacier, go 11 miles west on US 2.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 466-5341 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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