SURESHOT DISPERSED SITE
Open — Open for dispersed camping with a 16-day limit within any 30-day period. The western portion of the Sureshot Lake dispersed camping area is closed due to hazard trees. High-clearance 4WD vehicle required for 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
Sureshot Dispersed Site is a primitive camping area located near Sureshot Lake in the Madison Ranger District of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Situated in the mountains of southwestern Montana near Ennis, this remote location offers campers a chance to experience backcountry solitude with access to both upper and lower portions of Sureshot Lake. The site is accessible via North Creek Meadow Road off MT Route 84, requiring approximately 13.5 miles of travel on increasingly rough roads. A high-clearance vehicle with 4WD is strongly recommended due to rocky conditions and steep terrain. The area is popular with anglers, hikers, and off-road vehicle enthusiasts seeking a quieter alternative to developed campgrounds. As a dispersed camping area, visitors will find no developed facilities or services. Campers must be self-sufficient, following Leave No Trace principles and adhering to forest-wide food storage orders due to bear activity. The western portion of the Sureshot Lake dispersed camping area has been closed due to hazard trees, so campers should be aware of current restrictions and choose sites carefully.
Directions
From Ennis, take MT Route 84 to North Creek Meadow Road. Follow North Creek Meadow Road for 13.5 miles as it transitions to unpaved and becomes increasingly rocky. High-clearance 4WD vehicle required.
Nearby Campgrounds
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) 683-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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