About 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.**
- Fees: $10 per night
- Managed by: USFS - Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
- Where: 6 mi south of Sapphire Ridge, MT · 46.7989, -110.30029
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hay Canyon | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 7.2 mi |
| Indian Hill | Horse | 1.1 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Ettien Ridge | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 12.5 mi |
| Dry Pole Canyon | Horse | 1.5 mi | 5.3 mi |
| Willow Park | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.8 mi | 5.6 mi |
| Ettien Ridge Connector | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.9 mi | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Judith Guard Station 3.4 mi
- Judith Station Day Use Area 3.4 mi
- Russian Flat Campground 7.7 mi
- Hunters Spring Cabin 12.2 mi
- Daisy Dean Camp Campground 12.4 mi
- Whitetail Camp Campground 12.5 mi