U.S. Forest Service · Beaverhead National Forest · MT
Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area
Not publishedStatus
UnlistedAccess
The place
Elk Lake dispersed camping and picnic area is surrounded by pristine wilderness and mountain lakes and streams. There are abundant wildlife viewing opportunities in the area, which is particularly popular with birders. Bears frequent the landscape here, so be sure to be bear aware and follow all regulations and best practices for food storage.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
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.
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
There is no fee ($0) for this dispersed camping area.
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Your representative
This campground sits in MT-01. This member’s public-lands record →
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