Fourth of July Campground
Located along the Scenic Byway between the communities of Wise River and Polaris, MT, the Fourth of July Campground has 6 campsites, made of compacted gravel with paved interior access trails. Water from a hand pump, fire-rings, picnic tables, and ADA accessible restrooms are provided. However, there are no garbage services, so remember to pack it in, pack it out. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 30 feet. Pets are allowed if on a leash. There is a 16 day camping limit. This is a nicely outfitted campground in an idyllic setting, which is open and sunny.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | There is a $15 per night fee, with an additional fee of $5 for extra vehicles. |
| Accessibility | Accessible Facilities: Toilets |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Fees | There is a $15 per night fee, with an additional fee of $5 for extra vehicles. |
| Rules | There is a 16 day stay limit. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.6613° N, 113.0603° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSand Creek
15 mi from the campground · 35,520 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedRx D3 Johnson Wildfire Landing
37 mi from the campground · 30 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Tepee
38 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Cameron Gaps
44 mi from the campground · 1,100 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Bretz RV & Marine - Butte, MT ↗ | 32.9 mi |
| Dump station | RV Dump ↗ | 34.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Trails nearby
- 1 miFourth of July2 mi trail
- 1.1 miBoulder Creek1 mi trail
- 1.6 miPattengail Creek ↗14 mi trail
- 1.7 miWise River-Elkhorn Hot Spring ↗22.5 mi trail
- 1.7 miGrouse Lakes2.9 mi trail
- 1.8 miClifford Creek1.5 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
- inBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,614,456 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Hecla HouseBuilding · Melrose · 7.5 mi
- Wise River Ranger StationHistoric district · Wise River · 10.7 mi
- Big Hole PumpstationBuilding · Divide · 15 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Fourth of July Campground?
There is a $15 per night fee, with an additional fee of $5 for extra vehicles.
Source: Forest Service
Is Fourth of July Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Fourth of July Campground have?
6 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Fourth of July Campground?
Fourth of July Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Are there accessible sites at Fourth of July Campground?
Accessible Facilities: Toilets.
Source: Forest Service
What if Fourth of July Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Boulder Creek Campground (0.9 mi, first-come), Lodgepole Campground (1.5 mi, first-come), and Pettengill Campground (1.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby