Picnicking
You can picnic anywhere on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest! Or find a developed picnic site below.
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South Fork Campground
Site Open
Located 31 miles west of Augusta, the South Fork offers 7 campsites with opportunities to fish and hike. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all…
Spring Creek Campground
Site Open
Located only 4 miles from Highway 12, Spring Creek Campground is easily accessible. The 10 campsites are in a lush riparian zone along Spring Creek. Campers can wade in the creek, or fish Spring…
Summit Campground
Site Closed
17 campsites high in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. A 3-mile spur trail connects the campground to the Continental Divide Scenic Trail, and on into the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Adjacent…
Ten Mile Picnic Area
Site Open
The Ten Mile Picnic Site is located southwest of Helena, Montana. This site provides access to the Ten Mile Environmental Education Trail and parking for the Switchback Ridge Trail.
Thain Creek Campground
Site Open
Thain Creek Campground is the only campground in the Highwood Mountains. One of the 19 campsites can accommodate a maximum trailer length of 40 feet. The campground is usually open from May through…
Timber Creek Dispersed Campground
Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
Van Deriet Campground
Site Open
Located 30 miles west of Augusta, Van Deriet offers 6 sites with a variety of amenities close to the airport. There is no vehicle access and is not handicapped accessible. This site is maintained…
West Fork Teton Campground
Site Open
West Fork Campground is located in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. There are 6 tent sites and the basic facilities are provided. Trails for hiking and fishing access are nearby. Please…
Wood Lake Campground
Site Open
Wood Lake Campground is located in north central Montana. At an elevation of 5500 feet, the campground encompasses 2 acres. This small forest service campground has 9 campsites and provides restrooms…
Wood Lake Picnic Site
Site Open
The Wood Lake Picnic Site is a day use area and the trailhead for the Wood Lake Trail. The picnic site is great for small day gatherings in the summer time.Bears may frequent the area; keep all food…