Crystal Lake Group Campsite
Crystal Lake Group Campsite is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 46.79653, -109.51086
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-566-2292 OR 406-236-5511
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Crystal Lake Group Campsite
Overview The Crystal Lake Group Campground is located in the beautiful Big Snowies south of Lewistown, Montana, at 5,700 feet. Home to the Crystal Lake recreation area, visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in the Snowies. Recreation The lake provides opportunities for swimming, fishing and canoeing. The various trails that stem from the Crystal Lake complex provide excellent views and interesting photo opportunities. One trail displays old hieroglyphs in a cave allowing visitors a glimpse of the past. Facilities Water is available via a spring faucet and is just down from the camping site. An outhouse is provided next to the parking area for the group site. There is room for parking behind the gate in a parking area or to have two (up to 35’) campers parked there as well. Asphalt walkways and tent pads are present but room in the adjacent meadow can be used for bigger tents. Two large picnic tables are on site and a metal fire ring. Natural Features Settled in the basin of Crystal Lake, the group site offers great access to trails and ta short drive or walk to the lake. Some trees are around the campsite but may not offer much shade. Nearby Attractions Ice Caves Trail, Cascade Trails and the lake are all located in the complex.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- American Welding & Gas · 18 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 24 designated routes (35 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake Campground | National forest group campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Crystal Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Timber Cr Dispersed | National forest camping area | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Timber Creek Dispersed Campground | National forest campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| East Fork Reservoir Campground | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
| Little Snowys Camp | National forest camping area | 19 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.