Lodgepole Campground (on Georgetown Lake, Montana)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Lodgepole Campground is a large facility situated along a scenic highway in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana. Across the street is Georgetown Lake, a popular destination for fishing, boating and water sports.
Please note, this campground IS NOT within Sequoia National Park.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
This facility is one of the larger campgrounds in the lake area with 29 units available for tent and RV camping. 19 sites can be reserved in advance during the summer season and 10 sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The campground is conveniently located across the street from Georgetown Lake, though there is no direct lake access from the site but Red Bridge Boat Launch is walking distance away. If you camp at Lodgepole Campground there is no charge for using the boat launch/day use area.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Need to Know
There are 29 campsites. 19 sites are reservable and 10 sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please Note: Double occupancy will be charged for more than (1) camping unit in the site. Additional camping units are trailers, RVs, and other mobile sleeping quarters.
Extra vehicle charge $5 per day (first 2 vehicles are free). See host or self serve fee station - cash or check only at the campground.
Bears are prevalent in the area. To reduce the likelihood of a human-to-bear conflict, Food Storage Order rules are enforced. All food, beverages, trash, and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Proper storage methods include a bear hang, an enclosed hard sided vehicle, storage locker, or an IGBC certified bear resistant container – IGBC coolers must be locked. Bear resistant storage lockers are available at the campground. Learn more about bear safety and forest-wide Food Storage Order
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Camping stay limit is 16 days.
Check in time is 2:00 PM. Check out time is 11:00 AM.
Site must be occupied the first night. The campsite cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours without permission.
Dogs allowed - must be on leash at all times within the campground.
No dump station on site; closest facility is in Anaconda.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (11:00 AM) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
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Natural Features
Georgetown Lake boasts more than 3,000 acres of cool mountain waters at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is surrounded by the sometimes snow-covered Flint Creek Range to the north and the Pintlers to the south.
Lodgepole Campground derives its name from the long and slender Lodgepole pines, which surround the area.
The lake area is also home to abundant wildlife, including moose, elk, white-tailed deer and even bighorn sheep.
Recreation
Postcard-perfect Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. Canoeing and boating are also popular activities. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground.
It is illegal to target Bull Trout, if caught they must be released immediately with minimal handling. Participants must have Montana licenses to hunt or fish.
Changes & Cancellations
Must cancel 4 days in advance
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-210-8199
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Philipsburg travel 10.75 miles south on State Highway 1. The campground is directly across the highway from Georgetown Lake and Red Bridge Boat Launch.
Available Campsites
- Site 11, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
