Hay Canyon Campground
Hay Canyon Campground is located in the Lewis and Clark National Forest. There are 7 campsites near fishing access to the South Fork of the Judith River and scenic ATV trails. Restrooms are provided. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 30 feet. Please limit your stay to 16 days. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
More like this: first-come in Montana · tent only in Montana
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $10 per night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest |
| Fees | $10 per night |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.7989° N, 110.3003° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCoyote Divide Piles Rx
24 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Couger Canyon Lodge ↗ | 32.7 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miHay Canyon ↗7.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.4 miIndian Hill2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miDry Pole Canyon ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miWillow Park ↗5.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.9 miHigh Springs ↗6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 2.3 miEttien Ridge Connector2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
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 Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
- inHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,177,729 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
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On the National Register nearby
- Judith River Ranger StationHistoric district · Utica · 3.4 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Hay Canyon Campground?
$10 per night
Source: Forest Service
Is Hay Canyon Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Hay Canyon Campground have?
7 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Hay Canyon Campground?
Hay Canyon Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Hay Canyon Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Daisy Dean Camp (12.4 mi, first-come), Jellison Place Campground (14.8 mi, first-come), and Spring Creek Campground (16.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby