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Recreation Region: Bull Lake Area

Bad Medicine Campground

The Bad Medicine Campground is located 25 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56, at the south end of Bull Lake.The campground has 18 sites including one host site, with tables and fire rings, most offering an average length of 32'. Campground roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets and a fully developed boat ramp with dock. There are 6 picnic sites with tables and fire rings near the boat ramp for day use only. A security gate is closed at 10:00 pm and opened at 07:00 am daily be the camphost.

General Information

May

The campground is managed from May through September, but is available all year to visitors. Access is dependent upon weather conditions.

  • Fireworks are not allowed on National Forest System Lands.
  • 16 day stay limit on National Forest System Lands.
  • Pets are welcome but must be leashed.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $16/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.*

$16.00 daily fee per single site 50% discount with US Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Passes

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.22072222

Longitude: -115.85575

Elevation

2367 feet

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 April 21st, 2025