Summary
Camping is free, with no hookups or potable water. A basic vault toilet is available, but there are no fire rings, grills, or picnic tables. The area provides a quiet, rustic camping experience near the Musselshell River, surrounded by cottonwood trees and open prairie. Best for self-sufficient campers and anglers seeking solitude. RVs can access the site, but space is limited. Enjoy fishing, wildlife watching, and nearby hiking. Spring through fall is ideal for mild weather and fewer bugs.
15-Day Long Term Forecast
Nearby Campgrounds
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Forest Grove FAS
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Quartz Flat
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Quartz Flat Campground
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Big Pine FAS
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Big Pine Fishing Access
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Thompson Peak Lookout
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5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Flathead River At Perma Mt
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15400cfs |
Clark Fork At St. Regis Mt
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11700cfs |
St. Regis River Near St. Regis
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864cfs |
Clark Fork Near Plains Mt
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27700cfs |
St. Joe River At Red Ives Ranger Station Id
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813cfs |
Clark Fork Below Missoula Mt
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8240cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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HOODOO BASIN
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93" |
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ALBERTON
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0" |
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NOHRSC HOODOO BASIN
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93" |
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NOHRSC SLEEPING WOMAN
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16" |
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SLEEPING WOMAN
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16" |
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NOHRSC LOLO PASS
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24" |
River Runs
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Alberton Gorge (St. John to Forrest Grove)
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West Fork Fish Creek Headwaters, Sec. 6, T13N, R26W To Clearwater Crossing Trailhead, Sec. 6, T13N, R25W
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Cedar Log Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 19, T13N, R25W
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Middle Fork Indian Creek Headwaters, Sec. 14, T12N, R26W To Mainstem, Sec. 25, T12N, R26W
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Montana Creek, Sec. 18, T11N, R24W To Fish Creek, Sec. 8, T12N, R24W
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Mainstem Headwaters, Sec. 21, T11N, R25W To Montana Creek, Sec. 18, T12N, R24W
Frenchtown Pond State Park
National Wild and Scenic River Saint Joe, Idaho
National Bison Range National Wildlife Refuge
Council Grove State Park
Thompson River State Forest
St. John's Fishing Access Site
Petty Creek Fishing Access
Bonanza Lakes
Deep Creek Fishing Access
Bitterroot River
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