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Racetrack Campground and Picnic Area
This campground has restrooms, water, and a group picnic area. Racetrack Creek flows through the south edge of the campground and the terrain of this campground offers a private experience surrounded by nature. The campground has 13 units. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 22 feet. Please limit your stay to 16 days.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open seasonally, May through September as weather permits. |
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| Reservations: | This site is first come, first served. |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Open Season: | Late May through hunting. |
| Closest Towns: | Deer Lodge, MT |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Information Center: | Pintler Ranger District Phone: (406) 859-3211 |
General Information
Directions:Racetrack Campground is located about 11 miles south of Deer Lodge off Interstate 90. Take the Racetrack exit and proceed west 1 mile, then south 0.75 miles, then west on Forest Road 169 for another 11 miles to the campground.
General Notes:
- There is no garbage service at this site so please pack out what you pack in.
Activities
Campground Camping
This is a basic campground in southwest Montana.
| No. of Sites | 13 |
| Reservation Info | Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. |
| Fees: | There is no fee for this campground. |
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RV Camping
Sites can accommodate trailers up to 22' in length.
| No. of Sites | 13 |
| 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. |
| Fees: | There is no fee for this campground. |
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River and Stream Fishing
Racetrack Creek flows through the campground.
| Permit: | Please check with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for licensing and permit information. |
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Picnicking
There is a group picnic area available.
| Fees: | There is no fee for this area. |
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Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Up to 22 feet |
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| Tent camping: | 13 sites |
| Fee charged for some activities: | $15.00 per night |
| Toilets: | Vault (No showers) Accessible |