Dorr Skeels Campground
Dorr Skeels Campground is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 48.26762, -115.85418
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Recreational Vehicles, Swimming
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-295-4693
About Dorr Skeels Campground
Overview Dorr Skeels Campground is located 13 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56. The Dorr Skeels Campground has 8 overnight campsites, including one host site and 2 day use sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, swimming area with beach and a fully developed boat ramp with dock. A security gate is closed at 10:00 pm and opened at 07:00 am daily by the camphost. Recreation The campground has a boat ramp with dock, a beach area and bouyed off swimming area. There are several day use sites available for guests. Facilities The campground has 8 overnight camp sites, including one host site and 2 day use sites, all with tables and fire rings. Most sites offer an average length of 30 feet. Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are available during the peak season. The campground campsites are not currently on the reservation system. Natural Features At an elevation of 2,344 feet, the campground is nestled among mature pines at the north end of Bull Lake in the Bull Lake Area. The lake spans 1,162 acres. The lake is popular with recreationists as well as fisherman. Many species of fish can be found there including brook trout, bull trout, kokanee, small and large mouth bass, pike, suckers, whitefish and perch. Nearby Attractions The campground lies along the western edge of the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness and is just north of an ancient cedar grove, Ross Creek Cedars.
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
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 52 designated routes (84 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorr Skeels Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Bad Medicine Campground | Private campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| Rd 604 Camp 1 | National forest camping area | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Spar Lake Campground | Private campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
| Spar Lake Boating Site | National forest campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
| Spar Lake Campground | National forest campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.