Many Pines Campground
Many Pines Campground is in a stand of Lodgepole Pine directly off US Highway 89 in the Little Belt Mountains. The 23 campsites are located along Belt Creek, which offers opportunity for fishing for trout. Please follow Cutthroat Trout mandatory catch and release rules. The campground is usually open late May through October. The largest slot for a trailer is 51 feet in length. Many Pines Campground is the most convenient for campers with large RVs along the US Highway 89 corridor. Approximately one mile to the north is the Memorial Falls trailhead, a popular day hike. Reservations are not available.
More like this: first-come in Montana · tent only in Montana
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $15 per night for single unit |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are not available. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days in one location. |
| Fees | $15 per night for single unit |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.8981° N, 110.6906° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCoyote Divide Piles Rx
5 mi from the campground
- PrescribedKelly Gulch Rx
50 mi from the campground · 1,550 acres
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 ↗ | 15.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Pierce RV Supercenter ↗ | 48.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 12 miSouth Pilgrim Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miMemorial Falls0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miJefferson Rim3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.6 miSlide Rock Pt3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.9 miLone Grave ATV2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 3 miCleveland Cr ↗7.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miJohnston Creek1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 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.
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On the National Register nearby
- Neihart SchoolBuilding · Neihart · 2.9 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Many Pines Campground?
No. Many Pines Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Many Pines Campground?
$15 per night for single unit
Source: Forest Service
Is Many Pines Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Many Pines Campground have?
23 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Many Pines Campground?
Many Pines Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Many Pines Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Aspen Campground (7.5 mi, first-come), Moose Creek Campground - Little Belt Mountains (9.7 mi, first-come), and Jumping Creek Campground (10.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby