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Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area

10 mi northeast of Lakeview, MT · Verizon 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jul–Augbest months

About Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area

Elk Lake dispersed camping and picnic area is surrounded by pristine wilderness and mountain lakes and streams. There are abundant wildlife viewing opportunities in the area, which is particularly popular with birders. Bears frequent the landscape here, so be sure to be bear aware and follow all regulations and best practices for food storage.

  • Fees: There is no fee ($0) for this dispersed camping area.
  • Managed by: USFS - Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
  • Where: 10 mi northeast of Lakeview, MT · 44.6693, -111.63199

Things to do:

Wildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

25°
9°Jan
29°
10°Feb
37°
18°Mar
45°
25°Apr
55°
33°May
64°
39°Jun
74°
46°Jul
73°
44°Aug
63°
37°Sep
48°
27°Oct
34°
18°Nov
24°
10°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

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