Vigilante Campground
Open seasonally, typically late May through September depending on snow conditions. First-come, first-served. Cash or check payment only.
Flash Flood Watch issued August 12 at 10:43PM MDT until August 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Horse Gulch burn scar and the Riverside Campground. * WHERE...A portion of central Montana, including the following areas, Horse Gulch burn scar, including Riverside Campground. * WHEN...Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Horse Gulch burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Horse Gulch burn scar and Riverside Campground should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Horse Gulch burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - For flood safety, go to this web page. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Air Quality Alert for Flathead, Gallatin, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Mineral, Park, Powell and Sanders Counties has been cancelled. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at www.todaysair.mt.gov
About
Vigilante Campground sits at the end of Trout Creek Road, approximately 24 miles northeast of Helena in the Big Belt Mountains. This 7-acre primitive campground marks the starting point for the Hanging Valley National Recreation Trail, a 5.8-mile route that climbs to the Hanging Valley Overlook. The nearby Trout Creek Canyon Trail offers additional hiking opportunities through scenic terrain. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets and drinking water available from a hand pump. Sites accommodate tents and small trailers up to 16 feet in length. The area experiences heavy usage during peak season. Cash or check payment is required for camping fees.
Directions
From Helena, follow Highway 280 east approximately 16 miles to the community of York. Proceed northeast along Trout Creek Road (Road #4) for another 8 miles to the end of the road and the campground.
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 | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 449-5201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Vigilante Campground |
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