Potosi Campground and Picnic Area

Area Status: Open

This is a nice campground located on the east side of the Tobacco Root Mountains with South Willow Creek running through the middle. There are 15 designated campsites, a picnic day-use area, vault toilets, and drinking water at this site. There are no garbage services, so pack it in and pack it out. We recommend trailer length does not exceed 22'.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Open annually, from late May through mid-September weather dependent.
Area Amenities:
  • Camping trailer: Up to 22 feet
  • Picnic tables
  • Tent camping: 15 sites
  • Parking
  • Toilets: Vault (No showers)
  • Drinking water
Fees: There is no fee ($0) for this campground.
Usage: Light
Closest Towns: Pony, Montana
Harrison, Montana
Water: Drinking Water available spring/summer
Restroom: Vault (see below)
Information Center: Madison Ranger District
Phone: (406) 682-4253

General Information

Directions:

From Harrison travel West on Pony Road for about 7 miles. At Pony, take South Willow Creek Road South for 10 miles. Follow the signs to the campground.


General Notes:
  • There is no cell phone coverage at this area.
  • There is no garbage service at this site; pack out what you pack in.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

This spacious campground offers basic facilities in a nice setting.

No. of Sites 15
Reservation Info Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.

RV Camping

No. of Sites 15
Reservation Info Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Size Restrictions This campground can accommodate vehicles up to 22 feet in length.

River and Stream Fishing

Permit: Please check with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for licensing and permit information.

Day Hiking

Related Information

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
45.57328

  Longitude : 
-111.90435

  Elevation : 
6200 feet