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Recreation Region: Continental Divide

Kading Campground

This campground, off Forest Road #227, is located adjacent to the Little Blackfoot River.  Kading campground is also located adjacent to the proposed Electric Peak Wilderness Area and provides wonderful opportunities to camp, hunt, fish and hike.  A nearby trail heads south to Blackfoot Meadows. The trail continues south into the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, emerging near the Whitehouse Campground. A small public corral is located across the road from the campground. 

Current Conditions
Closed for season, will reopen in 2025 prior to Memorial Day

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

The maximum length recommended trailer length for the area is 16ft.

$10/Night for single unit

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.42888889

Longitude: -112.4813889

Directions

Located 40 miles southwest of Helena, in the Little Blackfoot drainage, the campground can be reached via U.S. Highway 12, turning south onto the Little Blackfoot Road just east of Elliston. From this intersection, it will be approximately 16 miles to the campground. It is located on the east or left side of the road, directly across from the entrance to Kading cabin. 

Parking

$5.00/night for extra vehicle

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 1st, 2025