Lodgepole Campground (on Georgetown Lake, Montana)

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

21Sites

35 ftMax rig

The place

Lodgepole Campground is a large facility situated along a scenic highway in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana. Across the street is Georgetown Lake, a popular destination for fishing, boating and water sports. Please note, this campground IS NOT within Sequoia National Park. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation. Keep reading

gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Recreation Postcard-perfect Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. Canoeing and boating are also popular activities. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground. It is illegal to target Bull Trout, if caught they must be released immediately with minimal handling. Participants must have Montana licenses to hunt or fish. Facilities This facility is one of the larger campgrounds in the lake area with 29 units available for tent and RV camping. 19 sites can be reserved in advance during the summer season and 10 sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is conveniently located across the street from Georgetown Lake, though there is no direct lake access from the site but Red Bridge Boat Launch is walking distance away. If you camp at Lodgepole Campground there is no charge for using the boat launch/day use area. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Natural Features Georgetown Lake boasts more than 3,000 acres of cool mountain waters at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is surrounded by the sometimes snow-covered Flint Creek Range to the north and the Pintlers to the south. Lodgepole Campground derives its name from the long and slender Lodgepole pines, which surround the area. The lake area is also home to abundant wildlife, including moose, elk, white-tailed deer and even bighorn sheep. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (406) 859-3211. Charges & Cancellations Must cancel 4 days in advance

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 21

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	01	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	03	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	04	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	05	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	06	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	07	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	08	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	09	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	10	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	11	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	12	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	13	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	14	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	15	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	16	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	17	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	18	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	19	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	2	management	—	N/A
AREA LODGEPOLE CAMPGROUND	20	standard nonelectric	—	N/A
Scan and Pay	Standard S&P	management	35 ft	N/A

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in MT-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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