U.S. Forest Service · Lewis & Clark National Forest · MT

Crystal Lake Group Campsite

Crystal Lake Group CampsitePhoto · U.S. Forest Service
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The place

The Crystal Lake Group Campground is located in the beautiful Big Snowies south of Lewistown, Montana, at 5,700 feet. Home to the Crystal Lake recreation area, visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in the Snowies. Recreation The lake provides opportunities for swimming, fishing and canoeing. The various trails that stem from the Crystal Lake complex provide excellent views and interesting photo opportunities. One trail displays old hieroglyphs in a cave allowing visitors a glimpse of the past. Facilities Water is available via a spring faucet and is just down from the camping site. Keep reading

An outhouse is provided next to the parking area for the group site. There is room for parking behind the gate in a parking area or to have two (up to 35’) campers parked there as well. Asphalt walkways and tent pads are present but room in the adjacent meadow can be used for bigger tents. Two large picnic tables are on site and a metal fire ring. Natural Features Settled in the basin of Crystal Lake, the group site offers great access to trails and ta short drive or walk to the lake. Some trees are around the campsite but may not offer much shade. Nearby Attractions Ice Caves Trail, Cascade Trails and the lake are all located in the complex.

The sites · 1

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
CRYSTAL LAKE GROUP CAMPSITECrystal Lake Group sitegroup standard area nonelectricyes

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in MT-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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