Vigilante Campground
Open seasonally, typically late May through September depending on snow conditions. First-come, first-served. Cash or check payment only.
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
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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