Bad Medicine Campground
The managing agency’s description mentions a closure. Read it below and confirm 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 pageBad Medicine Campground
The Bad Medicine Campground is located 25 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56, at the south end of Bull Lake.The campground has 18 sites including one host site, with tables and fire rings, most offering an average length of 32’. Campground roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets and a fully developed boat ramp with dock. There are 6 picnic sites with tables and fire rings near the boat ramp for day use only. A security gate is closed at 10:00 pm and opened at 07:00 am daily be the camphost.
Before you go
Season
May
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$16.00 daily fee per single site 50% discount with US Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Passes
Hours
The campground is managed from May through September, but is available all year to visitors. Access is dependent upon weather conditions.
Restrictions
Fireworks are not allowed on National Forest System Lands. • 16 day stay limit on National Forest System Lands. • Pets are welcome but must be leashed.
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