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.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 12:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 7 inches is expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very 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
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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