About Philipsburg Bay Campground
Philipsburg Bay Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake. The 68 camping units provide ideal access to fishing, boating, and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana. Surrounded by mountains of outstanding beauty, the location is perfect for visitors who enjoy mountains, water sports, or relaxing and taking in the spectacular view. **Natural Features:**The campground overlooks the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Georgetown Lake is a large mountain lake spanning close to 3,000 acres at an elevation of over 6,000 ft. Lodgepole pines enclose the lake, which is surrounded by mountains, providing a home to abundant wildlife including moose, elk, white-tailed deer, and bighorn sheep. Water birds such as the graceful blue heron as well as hawks and other birds of prey also inhabit the lake area.…
- Fees: There is a per night fee ($17.00) for this campground. There is a $5.00 day-use fee per vehicle with an option for a $50.00 season pass for…
- Managed by: USFS - Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
- Where: 9 mi south of Philipsburg, MT · 46.2064, -113.29001
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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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Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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- Piney Campground and Picnic Area 0.9 mi
- Flint Creek Campground 2 mi
- Stewart Mill Bay 2.3 mi
- Cable Mountain Campground 2.3 mi
- Pintler Ranger District 4.4 mi