Townsend Ranger District
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest • Montana
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Dispersed camping refers to camping in the National Forest outside of a designated campground. You can camp on the side of main roads, follow forest access roads to more remote sites, or backpack in for several miles to find a quiet site away from any roads or people. Dispersed camping usually means no services like trash removal, and few or no facilities such as tables and fire pits, are provided. Regulations and signs in the area should be checked in advance to see if camping is allowed. Certain areas in the Bob Marshall Wilderness prohibit overnight camping.
Campgrounds in Townsend Ranger District
About Townsend Ranger District
Townsend Ranger District is a ranger district within Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana. This district allows dispersed camping on National Forest land.
There are 475.4 miles of roads designated for dispersed camping within this district. Download the Dispersed app to see exact road locations with GPS navigation.
Always check current conditions and fire restrictions before camping. Follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash.
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