Dorr Skeels Campground
Dorr Skeels Campground is located 13 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56. The Dorr Skeels Campground has 8 overnight campsites, including one host site and 2 day use sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, swimming area with beach and a fully developed boat ramp with dock. A security gate is closed at 10:00 pm and opened at 07:00 am daily by the camphost.
The campground has 8 overnight camp sites, including one host site and 2 day use sites, all with tables and fire rings. Most sites offer an average length of 30 feet. Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are available during the peak season. The campground campsites are not currently on the reservation system.
Need to Know
16 day stay limit
Non-reservable sites are first come-first serve. Saving sites is prohibited.
If your extra vehicle is at the site longer than 30 minutes, you will need to pay the $5 extra vehicle fee or move the vehicle to the overflow parking area.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 2,344 feet, the campground is nestled among mature pines at the north end of Bull Lake in the Bull Lake Area. The lake spans 1,162 acres. The lake is popular with recreationists as well as fisherman. Many species of fish can be found there including brook trout, bull trout, kokanee, small and large mouth bass, pike, suckers, whitefish and perch.
Nearby Attractions
The campground lies along the western edge of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness and is just north of an ancient cedar grove, Ross Creek Cedars.
Recreation
The campground has a boat ramp with dock, a beach area and bouyed off swimming area. There are several day use sites available for guests.
Contact Information
Mailing
Three Rivers Ranger District 12858 US Hwy 2 Troy MT 59935
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-295-4693
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Troy follow Hwy 2 east for 3 miles to the junction with Hwy 56. Turn and follow Hwy 56 for approximately 13 miles, turn right on Dorr Skeels road 1117 and follow to the campground. Laundry, gas, ice and store are located in Troy.
Available Campsites
- Site 5, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1 Day Use, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 2 Day Use, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
