SUN CANYON L&C
Open for dispersed camping. This is a primitive area with no developed facilities. No water, no toilets, no trash services. Mandatory bear food storage required.
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.
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.
About
Sun Canyon L&C is a primitive dispersed camping area situated in the Rocky Mountain Front region of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, west of Augusta, Montana. The site lies near Gibson Reservoir and Wood Lake, providing a base for exploring one of Montana's most spectacular wilderness areas. This is undeveloped dispersed camping with no facilities. There are no toilets, no potable water, and no trash services. Campers must be fully self-sufficient, bringing all water and packing out all waste. The area is known for bear activity, and mandatory food storage in approved bear-resistant containers is required. Recreation opportunities include fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout in Gibson Reservoir and area streams, hiking into the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and horseback riding. The Continental Divide Trail passes through nearby areas. Access is via forest roads west of Augusta; a high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
Directions
From Augusta, head west on Manix Street/Sun River Road (Forest Road 108) toward Gibson Reservoir. The Sun Canyon area is located approximately 20-25 miles west of Augusta via forest roads. High-clearance vehicle recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 562-3247 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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