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Sitting at 6,946 ft in elevation, Grasshopper Campground is nestled among Lodgepole pines providing ample shade and natural beauty. It is part of the Dillon Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.

No cell service, Food storage order in place, 16 day camping limit, Pack it in Pack it out

This is a Beaverhead-Deerlodge 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: Wise River. Elevation about 7200 feet.

Campground snapshot

  • Agency / unit: USFS — Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF
  • Sites: 21
  • Type: Tent/RV
  • Fee range: $8-50
  • Season: May-Dec
  • Reservations: Recreation.gov (for group site), FCFS (for individual sites)
  • Access road: Paved
  • Max RV length: 30 ft
  • Best for: Grasshopper Creek

Amenities

Accessible vault toilets, Hand pumps (water available thru mid-Sept), Picnic tables, Fire rings, BBQ grill, Bear resistant bins

How to book

Reservations and site details typically run through Recreation.gov (for group site), FCFS (for individual sites). 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/10159180.

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

Visitor Access

  • Nearest town: Wise River
  • Focus: National Forest
  • Coordinates: 45.4036, -113.2833
  • Road note: Paved
  • 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.
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