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12 campsites
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Price
$10 - $15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
12 campsites
Season
Open May 1 through O...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Skidway Campground, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana
Tent campers and small-trailer owners (under 16 feet) who want canyon views, wildlife sightings, and elbow room on a budget will do well here in summer. Bring all your own water, the hand-pump spigot in the lower loop is unreliable and overgrown.
No hookups, no potable water, no dump station, and no reservations mean this isn't the place to show up in a large rig or expect guaranteed availability. Litter has been an occasional problem, and bear country rules require proper food storage discipline.
Reference information about Skidway Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Skidway Campground is located near the top of Deep Creek Canyon, off Highway #12. The campground location provides opportunities for nearby hiking and fishing. </p>
The elevation is 5,500 ft. The campground is composed of two loops along ridges among large, mature Douglas fir and Aspen. Some sites have scenic view of surrounding mountains. There is a nice variety of open and secluded sites. Grassy meadows throughout campground suggest a wild flower display in the spring and good wildlife viewing during the summer. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open May 1 through October 30.
The water spigot is a hand pump and is located in the lower loop.
The parking aprons are grass and gravel. There is aa RV waste station, with potable water, available for a fee at the Conoco gas station at the intersection of US Rts. 287 and 12 in Townsend, MT. Helena National Forest 242
From Townsend, MT, take US Rt. 12 east 21.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign (mile marker 22) onto gravel road and go 0.6 miles to another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
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Summer is your best bet at this elevation. Expect warm, sunny days ranging from 65–80°F and cool nights dipping into the mid-30s to low 50s. Wildflower meadows peak during this window, and trails stay accessible. Afternoon thunderstorms show up occasionally. Winter brings snow and freezing temperatures that close access. Spring can be unpredictable. Pack layers regardless of when you visit. Evenings get chilly even in July.
Summer is best: warm days, wildflower meadows peak and most positive reviews occur then.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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