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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.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | The campground is managed from May through September, but is available all year to visitors. Access is dependent upon weather conditions. |
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| Reservations: | All sites are on a first come-first serve basis |
| Fees: | $16.00 daily fee per single site 50% discount with US Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Passes |
| Open Season: | May |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Troy, Montana |
| Water: | Potable water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Directions: From Troy follow Hwy 2 east for 3 miles to the junction with Hwy 56. Turn and follow for 21 miles to the south end of Bull Lake and Ross Creek Cedars road 398. Follow 398 for approximately 2 miles to the campground. Laundry, gas, ice and store are located in Troy |
Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
Visit Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks web site for fishing regulations.
Fish species include eastern brook and rainbow trout, kokanee salmon, bull trout, large mouth bass, grayling, whitefish and perch.
The surface area of of the lake is 1,162.4 acres and the shore line is 12.1 miles. The maximum depth of the lake is 64 feet.
Boating - Motorized
Alerts & Warnings
- Termination Order: Roads in OU3 area due to elevated fire danger
- Upcoming Vault Toilet Replacements
- Ongoing painting at forest recreation sites
- Stage I Fire Restrictions Terminated Saturday, August 17th, 2024
- Road Closure: OU3 area due to elevated fire danger
- Closure Order: East Pinkham Road-Culvert Failing
- Tubb Gulch Road Closures
Highlights
- Be Bear Aware!
Montana is bear country! Learn about bears and safe practices while visiting the Kootenai - Food Storage Order
A food storage order signed in 2022 requires food storage practice across the Forest to reduce the potential for human-wildlife encounters - Know Before You Go
Regardless of the activity, always be prepared! Stay informed of current conditions and follow safe practices when enjoying your National Forests
- Leave No Trace
Visitors are asked to practice Leave No Trace principles while on the Kootenai National Forests to help maintain this abundant ecosystem and sustainable recreation.
- Weed Free Forage
It is a violation of rule (FS) and law (State of Montana) to utilize forage or mulch materials that contain the seeds of noxious weeds
Location
