Willow Campground
Open mid-May through September, first-come first-served. No reservations available. No garbage service; pack out all trash.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 9 at 11:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be 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
Willow Campground is a quiet, primitive campground nestled at 6,600 feet elevation along the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway (Forest Road 73) in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The byway traverses the length of the Pioneer Mountain Range, where granite peaks reach over 10,000 feet to the east. The campground sits among the broad willow bottoms that give it its name, surrounded by mountain meadows and lodgepole pine forests. The campground has 5 sites with a maximum recommended trailer length of 20 feet. Facilities include an ADA-accessible vault toilet, potable water from a hand pump, and picnic tables at each site. There is no garbage service, so campers must pack out all trash. The area offers interpretive sites along the byway that explain the natural history and mining heritage of the Pioneer Mountains.
Directions
From the intersection of Montana Highway 43 and the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway (Forest Road 73), proceed south on Road 73 for approximately 14 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 689-3243 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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