Cromwell Dixon Campground
Cromwell Dixon Campground, located right on the Continental Divide, provides spectacular views of surrounding country encompassing meadows, timbered slopes, and far away mountains. Trailhead access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is nearby.
More like this: first-come in Montana · tent only in Montana
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $15/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 |
| Fees | $15/Night for single unit |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.3326° N, 112.1855° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWakina Sky Rx
16 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedKelly Gulch Rx
35 mi from the campground · 1,550 acres
- PrescribedGill Gulch Piles Rx
43 mi from the campground · 10 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | The Base Camp ↗ | 18.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | D & D RV Center ↗ | 20.1 mi |
| Dump station | RV Dump ↗ | 29.4 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 2.2 miBasin Cataract ↗6 mi trail
- 2.5 miOccidental Plateau Snowmobile ↗7.8 mi trail
- 3 miRocker Creek2 mi trail
- 3.1 miBasin-Uncle Sam Snowmobile ↗17.3 mi trail
- 3.9 miOverland2.5 mi trail
- 4.3 miLava Mountain Snowmobile0.9 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.
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Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
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- Montana Deaf and Dumb AsylumBuilding · Boulder · 7.3 mi
- Montana State Training School Historic DistrictHistoric district · Boulder · 7.9 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Cromwell Dixon Campground?
$15/Night for single unit
Source: Forest Service
Is Cromwell Dixon Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Cromwell Dixon Campground?
Cromwell Dixon Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Cromwell Dixon Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Park Lake Campground (7.7 mi, first-come), Moose Creek Campground (13.8 mi, first-come), and Whitehouse Campground (14.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby