Wise River Ranger District
At the heart of the forest, this district has several campgrounds, picnic and other recreation areas to explore.
Recreation Sites
Fourth of July Campground
Site Open
Located along the Scenic Byway between the communities of Wise River and Polaris, MT, the Fourth of July Campground has 6 campsites, made of compacted gravel with paved interior access trails. Water…
Little Joe Campground
Site Open
Little Joe Campground is accessed via the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway, with incredible views of the surrounding mountain peaks, valleys, and forests. This is a small, quiet campground with 5…
Lodgepole Campground
Site Open
This is a large campground with 31 reservable sites at Georgetown Lake, ADA-accessible toilets, water, a boat launch and fishing access across the road at Red Bridge and garbage services. We…
Lupine Shelter Picnic Area
Site Open
Lupine Shelter is a day use area built as a replica of the Civilian Conservation Corp style shelter. Lupine Shelter is a picnicking facility open year-round; however, it is most heavily visited…
Mono Creek Campground
Site Open
This small 2-acre campground is nestled in a thick timbered area, with Mono Creek located across the road. Basic facilities are provided including vault toilets, a day-use picnic area, and drinking…
Pettengill Campground
Site Open
This campground is named after an early homesteader, the "Wild Man of the Mountains" George Pettingill. His grave is nearby. He is widely admired in the area although he was somewhat of a hermit.…
Pintler Campground
Site Open
The campground has 3 units, with a day use picnic area and toilets. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 20 feet.
Seymour Creek Campground
Site Open
The campground has 17 units, with a maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 18 feet. The area is equipped with a day-use picnic area, toilets, water, and fishing access.
Willow Campground
Site Open
The campground has 5 units. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 20 feet. This campsite is equipped with ADA-accessible toilets, water, and fishing access.