Philipsburg Bay Campground
Philipsburg Bay Campground is a national forest campground in Montana.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 46.20569, -113.28887
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234009
About Philipsburg Bay Campground
Philipsburg Bay Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and the 68camping units provide 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. 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. Recreation: Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. Canoeing and boating are also popular activities. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground. Facilities: The facility has 68sites and has spots for both RV or tent camping and is boater-friendly with paved roads and a boat ramp. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car Fish available include: Trout Types of fishing availa
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane Fill Station · 39 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg Bay Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Philipsburg Bay Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Electric |
| Lodgepole Campground | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Piney Campground and Picnic Area | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Lodgepole Campground (on Georgetown Lake, Montana) | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | Electric |
| Piney Campground And Boat Launch | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.