Recreation Region: West Fork Ranger District

Alta Campground

Alta Campground features 15 campsites with 1 host site, potable water, garbage, vault toilets, and handicap accessible picnic tables. Site will accept RV's or trailers to 30'. Alta campground is located along the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, a popular fishing river in the area. Large yellow-barked Ponderosa Pine tower above many of the campsites which along with fir, aspen and lodgepole pine provide shade for many of the campsites. Painted Rocks Lake is located less than 5 miles away by paved road. Wildlife in the area include, black bears, bald eagle, mule and whitetail deer, moose, and elk along with numerous songbirds. Bighorn sheep can often be seen in the area. Sites can accommodate tents and/or RV's. Water is available at several locations within the campground. Attractions in the area include Horse Creek Hot Springs (about 18 miles on gravel road), historic ranger station (about 1 mile on paved and dirt road), and several scenic mountain peaks accessible by foot trail. Nearby Darby, MT (about 34 miles by paved road) is nearest full service city for all services. Post Office and miscellaneous supplies can be found at Conner, MT about 22 miles away by paved road). For information on road or fire restrictions call: 406-821- 3269.

Current Conditions

Site closed by snow annually.

Alta Campground

Sites located at Alta Campground

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Some sites are reservable, and others are available on a first-come first-served basis.

General Information

Camping limited to 16 consecutive days. Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Pets must be leashed.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15/night.
Additional Vehicle: $5/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

$15/Night for single unit, $5/Night for extra vehicle

Dogs must be leashed.

Contact Name: West Fork Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-821-3269

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.62416667

Longitude: -114.3011111

Directions

From Darby Montana drive south on state highway 93 turn south (right) on West Fork Road (towards Painted Rocks State Park). Campground is located on your right approximately 29 miles from this intersection.