4.1926 reviewsPrice
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Campground is typica...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Campground is typica...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Dry Wolf Campground, Charlie Russell Country, Stanford, MT
Sites 4 and 13 get consistent praise for seclusion. Fly fishers who want wheelchair-accessible platforms on a clear cutthroat creek, hikers eyeing the 2.5-mile Dry Wolf Trail or 4-mile Silver Gulch, and tent campers who pack out their own trash will feel right at home here for $1
Big rigs should think hard: single-lane gravel roads are a real obstacle even though some sites technically fit 45-footers. No showers, no dump station, no trash service, and Stanford is 40 minutes away if you forget anything critical.
Reference information about Dry Wolf Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located in the heart of Charlie Russell Country, Dry Wolf Campground’s 25 campsites are along Dry Wolf Creek. Dry Wolf Campground is usually open from June through the middle of fall. The largest slot can accommodate a maximum trailer length of 45 feet.</p><p>Bandbox Mountain surrounds the campground where marine fossils can be found. Campers can fish from the two platforms along Dry Wolf Creek near the campground.</p><p>All campgrounds on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days in one location. A campground fee is required. Please pay at the self-serve campground fee station. Campsites cannot be reserved by simply paying for the site; camper must be present. A food storage order is in effect from March 1<sup>st</sup> to December 1<sup>st</sup> to prevent human-bear conflicts on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Store all unattended food and attractants properly. Please see Food Storage Order for specifics. Open and close dates can vary depending on snowfall conditions. Please call the local district office or check our website. Leashed dogs are welcome. Horses are not allowed in campgrounds. Motorized OHVs must stay on the campground road. The campgrounds include access to potable water during the warmer months, and all have at least one handicap accessible vault toilet. Each campsite has a fire ring and/or grill, and a picnic table. Even if water is unavailable, campground fees are still required.</p>
The elevation is 5,900 ft. The campground is pack it in, pack it out and located along Dry Wolf Creek among meadows, spruce and fir trees. This is a scenic and tranquil destination campground and was a Kiwanis Club project in 1930. In 1937, it was improved by the WPA. The campground reflects all these influences plus improvements made by the Forest Service during the 1960s and 2006. The Bandbox Mountain surrounds the campground where marine fossils can be found.
Open Memorial day weekend through Labor Day Lewis & Clark National Forest 300
The water spigot is a hand pump.
The parking aprons are gravel.
From Stanford, MT, take US Rt. 87 north 1.2 miles to Forest Access sign. Turn left at sign and go 4.3 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear right at intersection and go 15.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground. NOTE: All but first mile is gravel and dirt and last 8 miles is single-lane.
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Summer delivers the most reliable access and comfortable conditions. Morning temps start between 35 and 50°F, warming to 60-80°F by afternoon. Memorial Day through Labor Day is the prime window when trails stay open and Dry Wolf Creek runs strong for fishing. Holiday weekends in July and August can fill all 25 sites, but weekdays stay peaceful. Winter snow closes access roads entirely.
Summer (Memorial Day–Labor Day) is prime: reliable access, warm temps, and full campground services.
Dry Wolf Campground provides essential amenities in a natural setting. The campground offers access to potable water during warmer months via a hand pump. Each campsite includes a fire ring and/or grill, a picnic table, and at least one accessible vault toilet. The campground is pack-in, pack-out, and no trash facilities are provided. There are no showers, flush toilets, or RV dump stations on-site. Cell phone reception is not mentioned, and there is no information regarding Wi-Fi availability.
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