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Recreation Region: Pintler Ranger District

Spillway Campground

This campground is located on the northwestern shore of East Fork Reservoir. The reservoir covers 500 acres with timbered hillsides all around. At the far end of the reservoir you may access the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness. At an elevation of 6,500 feet, Spillway Campground encompasses 3 acres. It is a developed Forest Service campground with 13 campsites in lodgepole timber. Some sites are along the shore and some slightly back on the hillside. Restrooms and water are available and pets are welcome at the campground as long as they're kept on a leash. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 22 feet. 

General Information

There is no garbage service at this site, pack out what you pack in.

Open annually late May through hunting season, weather dependent.

Open year round- weather dependent

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
Additional Vehicle: $5 per night

There is a fee of $15.00 per night for this campground, with a $5 for addtional vehicles.

Pintler Ranger District office building

Address: 88 Business Loop Philipsburg, MT 59858
Phone: 406-859-3211
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.126971

Longitude: -113.383231

Directions

The campground is located about 18 miles southwest of Philipsburg off the East Fork Road (Forest Road 672).

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated March 12th, 2025