Big Nelson Campground

Campground · Montana ·

Lolo National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,541 ft
Elevation

Getting there

47.07021, -112.92215 · 47°4'12.8"N 112°55'19.7"W

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Fees and stay limits

At this time we are not charging any use fees at this recreation site.

From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Big Nelson Campground

Can you reserve a site at Big Nelson Campground?
No. Big Nelson Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Big Nelson Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Big Nelson Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • At this time we are not charging any use fees at this recreation site.

Restrictions:

  • Tent camping only. No trailers and no camping in the parking lot. Food storage orders are in place. Please see our Bear Safety and Food storage Information for important information about food storage to protect you and the bears from unwanted encounters.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Big Nelson Campground

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