Camping
There’s no better way to spend some quality time with family and friends than spending the night in the great outdoors. Whether you’re wanting to hike in and pitch a tent or drive in and hookup your RV, Jefferson County has plenty of great campsites that are sure to make everyone a happy camper.
Galena Gulch
Description
A great little free campground on BLM land outside of Helena, MT, sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The campground had a nice river flowing along the border.
Website
https://www.campendium.com/galena-gulch-recreation-area
Park Lake Campground
Description
Park Lake Campground, located approximately 20 miles southwest of Helena, Montana, provides an opportunity to camp near the placid, lovely Park Lake. Enjoy fishing for cutthroat trout and grayling in this beautiful mountain lake, hand launch non-motorized boats or picnic along the lakeshore.
Website
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hlcnf/recarea/?recid=62843
Freedom Point Picnic Area
Description
Freedom Point, part of Sheepshead Mountain Recreation Area, provides a picturesque location for weddings, receptions, large family gatherings, and group picnics.
Website
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/bdnf/recarea/?recid=5698
Sheepshead Recreation Area
Description
Sheepshead Recreation Area, located approximately 20 miles north of Butte, provides opportunities for day use picnicking and fishing at Maney Lake.
Website
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/bdnf/recreation/fishing/recarea/?recid=5699&actid=42
Whitehouse Campground
Description
Whitehouse Campground, located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, features five campsites and great access to fishing and hiking.
Website
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/bdnf/recarea/?recid=5732
Whitetail Creek RV Park
Description
Whitetail Creek RV Park is a full-service RV park with 10 sites featuring RV hookups including 30 or 50 amp power, sewer, and water as well as showers and a small store.
Website
http://southwestmt.com/listings/13606.htm
Toll Mountain Campground
Description
Toll Mountain Campground, located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, features five campsites and handicapped-accessible restrooms.
Website
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/bdnf/recarea/?recid=5731
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
Description
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is Montana's first and best-known state park featuring one of the most decorated limestone caverns in the Northwest.
Website
https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lewis-and-clark-caverns/