
Philipsburg Bay Campground
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana
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Next Open Dates
15 sites open on Aug 27 at Philipsburg Bay Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.
Notices from Recreation.gov
There are 65 campsites. 34 sites are reservable and 31 sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please Note: Double occupancy will be charged for more than (1) camping unit in the site. Additional camping units are trailers, RVs, and other mobile sleeping quarters.
Extra vehicle charge $5 per day (first 2 vehicles are free). See host or self serve fee station - cash or check only at the campground.
Bears are prevalent in the area. To reduce the likelihood of a human-to-bear conflict, Food Storage Order rules are enforced. All food, beverages, trash, and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Proper storage methods include a bear hang, an enclosed hard sided vehicle, storage locker, or an IGBC certified bear resistant container – IGBC coolers must be locked. Bear resistant storage lockers are available at the campground. Learn more about bear safety and forest-wide Food Storage Order
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Camping stay limit is 16 days.
Site must be occupied the first night. The campsite cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours without permission.
Check in time is 2:00 PM. Check out time is 11:00 AM.
Dogs allowed - must be on leash at all times within the campground.
No dump station on site; closest facility is in Anaconda.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (11:00 AM) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
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Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 24, 2026. Check Philipsburg Bay Campground on Recreation.gov
Stay and booking rules
Published by Recreation.gov for Philipsburg Bay Campground, read on August 24, 2026.
Philipsburg Bay Campground Facts
- As of August 2026, Philipsburg Bay Campground is a campground in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana with 45 campsites.
- Philipsburg Bay Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
- PermitSnag checks Philipsburg Bay Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
- Philipsburg Bay Campground is located at 46.2064° N, 113.2900° W.
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Philipsburg Bay Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 45 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
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