U.S. Forest Service · East Pioneer Roadless Area · MT

Pettengill Campground

Pettingill Campground, Wisdom Ranger District

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The place

This campground is named after an early homesteader, the "Wild Man of the Mountains" George Pettingill. His grave is nearby. He is widely admired in the area although he was somewhat of a hermit. The campground is located where the Wise River meets Pettengill Creek. The campground has 3 units. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 24 feet. There are ADA accessible toilets at this site. There is no water and no garbage service at this campground, so please pack out what you pack in.

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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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Fees

There is a$15 per night fee with an additional $5 fee per extra vehicle.

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Your representative

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

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