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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
Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
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
Picnicking
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
Picnicking Hiking
 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
Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
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
Picnicking
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

Picnicking
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
Picnicking
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
Picnicking
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
Picnicking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
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
Picnicking Water Activities Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
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…

Last updated April 4th, 2025