USDA Forest Service · Montana
Clearwater Crossing Campground
USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,507 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CLEARWATER CROSSING CG (NFSR 18194) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Alberton, Montana
- Activities
- Camping, Tent, Camping, Vehicle
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Off the beaten path, this is a small campground with stock facilities and public corrals. The nearby trailhead is primarily used for horseback riding and hiking into the Great Burn area. Campsites feature fire rings and picnic tables. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 24° | -19° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 23° | -6° | 51° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 29° | 14° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 31° | 13° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 39° | 30° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 47° | 37° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 58° | 44° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 58° | 47° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 50° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 39° | 28° | 76° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 31° | 4° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 23° | 7° | 48° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 507 trails in Lolo National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Fish Creek State Park · Montana State Parks · 7 mi
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- Cedars Campground · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
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