Park Lake Campground
Park Lake Campground is located approximately 20 miles southwest of Helena, Montana. The site provides an opportunity to camp near the placid, lovely Park Lake. You could enjoy fishing for cutthroat and grayling trout in this beautiful mountain lake, hand launch non-motorized boats or picnic along the lakeshore.
More like this: first-come in Montana · tent only in Montana
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $15/Night for single unit. $5/night for an extra vehicle. |
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. |
| Season | mid-May to October |
| Forest | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest |
| Fees | $15/Night for single unit. $5/night for an extra vehicle. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.4428° N, 112.1686° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedWakina Sky Rx
9 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedKelly Gulch Rx
29 mi from the campground · 1,550 acres
- PrescribedGill Gulch Piles Rx
37 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 ↗ | 11.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | D & D RV Center ↗ | 13.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 10.8 miMac Donald Pass Ski Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miForest Lake3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miLava Mountain3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 3.2 miFrohner Snowmobile2.3 mi trail
- 3.5 miLava Mountain Snowmobile0.9 mi trail
- 4.2 miBasin Cataract ↗6 mi trail
- 4.4 miOccidental Plateau Snowmobile ↗7.8 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
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- Wassweiler Hotel and Bath HousesBuilding · Helena · 11.1 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Park Lake Campground?
$15/Night for single unit. $5/night for an extra vehicle.
Source: Forest Service
Is Park Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season mid-May to October.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Park Lake Campground?
Park Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Park Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Moose Creek Campground (7.1 mi, first-come), Cromwell Dixon Campground (7.7 mi, first-come), and Quigley Group Use (10.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby