The Aspen Grove Campground is situated on the upper reaches of the Blackfoot river and is conveniently located just off MT Highway 200, about 6 miles east of the Town of Lincoln, MT.
Grizzly Bears and Black Bears are common in this area - Visitors must follow the Food Storage Order at all times. The stay limit at Aspen Grove is 16 days. Check in after 2:00 PM. Check out before 2:00 PM.
This is a Helena-Lewis and Clark NF campground—one of the Forest Service camps that define Montana camping for travelers who want a fire ring, a picnic table, and quiet timber rather than full-hookup convenience. Amenities are modest by design. Confirm water, trash, and fire restrictions with the local ranger district before you drive in.
Nearest town: Lincoln. Elevation about 5200 feet.
Campground snapshot
- Agency / unit: USFS — Helena-Lewis and Clark NF
- Sites: 24
- Type: Tent/RV
- Fee range: $5-15
- Season: May-Sep
- Reservations: Recreation.gov
- Access road: Gravel
- Best for: Blackfoot River area
Amenities
Vault toilets, Potable water, Dumpsters
How to book
Reservations and site details typically run through Recreation.gov. Many Forest Service camps keep first-come, first-served loops; remote camps may be entirely FCFS. Confirm current fees, water status, and fire restrictions before arrival. Official listing: www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10379365.
Bear country & campcraft
This stop sits in classic Montana bear country. Store all attractants—food, trash, toiletries, cookware, and pet food—in a hard-sided vehicle, an IGBC-approved container, a provided bear box, or a proper hang. Never bring food or cooking clothes into the tent.
Campfires belong only in provided metal rings when restrictions allow. Drown, stir, and feel the ashes with the back of your hand before leaving or sleeping. In Stage II restrictions, open fires are banned even in developed sites—use a shut-off stove only.
Follow Leave No Trace: camp on durable surfaces, pack out everything you pack in, and leave the site cleaner than you found it.
Plan the rest of the trip
- Camping reference: reservations, bears, and fire rules
- Open this stop on the Backroads Guided Trails map
- Campgrounds directory
Visitor Access
- Nearest town: Lincoln
- Focus: National Forest
- Coordinates: 46.9531, -112.5933
- Road note: Gravel
- Access note: Confirm road conditions, water availability, and fire restrictions before arrival. Mountain weather can drop below freezing even in midsummer.
- Legal reminder: Follow agency food-storage orders, stay within designated sites in developed camps, and respect private land and tribal boundaries.