Dry Wolf Campground
in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageDry Wolf Campground
Located in the heart of Charlie Russell Country, Dry Wolf Campground’s 25 campsites are along Dry Wolf Creek. Dry Wolf Campground is usually open from June through the middle of fall. The largest slot can accommodate a maximum trailer length of 45 feet. Bandbox Mountain surrounds the campground where marine fossils can be found. Campers can fish from the two platforms along Dry Wolf Creek near the campground. All campgrounds on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days in one location. A campground fee is required. Please pay at the self-serve campground fee station. Campsites cannot be reserved by simply paying for the site; camper must be present. A food storage order is in effect from March 1 st to December 1 st to prevent human-bear conflicts on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Store all unattended food and attractants properly. Please see Food Storage Order for specifics. Open and close dates can vary depending on snowfall conditions. Please call the local district office or check our website. Leashed dogs are welcome. Horses are not allowed in campgrounds. Motorized OHVs must stay on the campground road. The campgrounds include access to potable water during the warmer months, and all have at least one handicap accessible vault toilet. Each campsite has a fire ring and/or grill, and a picnic table. Even if water is unavailable, campground fees are still required.
Before you go
Fees
$15/night for single unit. No more than 10 people per site.
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