Philipsburg Bay Campground
About this site
Overview Philipsburg Bay Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and provides ideal access to fishing, boating and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana. Surrounded by mountains of outstanding beauty, the location is perfect for visitors who enjoy mountain and water sports or those who prefer relaxing and taking in the spectacular view. 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. Recreation Canoeing and boating are popular activities at the lake. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground. Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. 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 Canoeing and boating are popular activities at the lake. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground. Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. 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. Natural Features The campground overlooks the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Georgetown Lake is a large mountain lake spanning close to 3,000 acres at an elevation of over 6,000 ft. Lodgepole pines enclose the lake and surrounding mountains, providing a home to abundant wildlife including moose, elk, white-tailed deer and even bighorn sheep. Water birds such as the graceful blue heron as well as hawks and other birds of prey also inhabit the lake area. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (406) 859-3211. Nearby Attractions Town of Philipsburg and Anacaonda, gem mining, hiking, fly fishing, atving. Charges & Cancellations Must cancel 4 days in advance
Amenities & access
Access
- Drive-in access
Amenities
- Toilets
- Pet Friendly
- Fire Rings
Hookups
- Electric
Maximum vehicle length
60 feet
Contact
Location
46.206042, -113.289049
Reviews (1)
- 5C
Camper
July 21, 2025
Quiet, wooded campsite with lots of wildlife view opportunities. We saw a large black bear bumbling through the woods on the afternoon of our arrival and a ton of migratory birds down by the lake. Sites all look very level and the bathrooms are clean and well stocked. Over 80 sites totally across three loops. Loop A and half of loop B are first come first served, but we found empty sites in loop C when we pulled in on a Sunday afternoon in July. $17 for a single site.
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