Can you reserve a site at Blodgett Campground?

No. Blodgett Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Blodgett Campground

Campground · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Bitterroot National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,250 ft
Elevation

Blodgett Campground consists of 5 campsites, 1 walk-in site, plus 1 host site, complete with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. There are two accessible campsites. The campground rests under the towering cliff faces of Blodgett Canyon which are very popular to rock climbers. Blodgett Canyon Picnic Area is across Blodgett Creek. Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 45 feet.

Getting there

From Hamilton, MT go west on Main Street for 1 mile, turn north (right) onto Ricketts Road and travel 0.5 miles. Turn west (left) onto Blodgett Camp Rd/FS 736, and follow approximately 4 miles to the campground.

46.26992, -114.24426 · 46°16'11.7"N 114°14'39.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	39	49	56	66	73	84	82	72	57	43	34
Low °F	19	20	25	31	38	45	50	48	40	31	23	18
Precip in	1.0	1.2	1.0	1.1	1.5	1.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1.4	1.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Blodgett Campground

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

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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