Cascade Campground

Campground · Montana · 2 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lolo National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2
Bookable sites
30 ft
Max rig length
up to 16
People per site
1
Accessible site
2,532 ft
Elevation
Cascade Campground
Photo: Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Overview

  • Scenic Byway

  • Clark Fork River

  • Iron Mountain Trailhead

  • Cascade Falls

  • Wildlife

  • Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, and western larch trees

Recreation

  • Camping

  • Hiking

  • Fishing

  • Rafting

  • Boating

Facilities

Cascade Campground has 11 sites plus 1 group site that are back in only and can accommodate RV's 27' to 35' in length depending on the site. All sites have a picnic table and a fire ring. A primitive boat ramp is available on Clark Fork River across the highway from the campground. Potable water, vault toilets and garbage service are available. This is a first come first served campground with a self-serve fee station with no host on site. It is 13 miles to groceries in Plains, Montana from this location

Natural Features

This campground is located in the canyon bottom along the Clark Fork River. The site is adjacent to the highway and across the road from the river, and forested with Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine and western larch providing abundant shade. Fishing opportunities are available at the river. The Iron Mountain Trailhead #242 also known as the historic Wagon Road Trail are located near the campground. The Cascade Falls overlook trail is also accessible from the Cascade Campground.

Nearby Attractions

  • Clark Fork River

  • Quinns natural hot springs.

  • The Iron Mountain Trail #242, historic wagon road.

  • Cascade Falls

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-5287.

The facts

  • Season: May 7 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 2 bookable sites
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 30 ft
  • Up to 16 people per site
  • Loops: Cascade

Site types

  • 1 Group RV Area Nonelectric
  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available
  • Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Cascade Campground

Check-in 2: PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
Group CascadeGroup Rv Area NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft16♿ 🐾
Standard CascadeStandard Nonelectric—————

Getting there

  • Off I-90 take Exit 33 at St. Regis, Montana and travel 18 miles northeast on state Highway 135. Campground entrance is on your right.

  • From Plains Montana, take highway 200 east to Highway 135. Travel 13 miles southwest. Cascade Campground entrance is on your left.

47.30537, -114.82450 · 47°18'19.3"N 114°49'28.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F364253617178898877614334
Low °F222227324046514942342722
Precip in1.21.31.11.41.82.00.91.11.01.31.91.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

$15.00 per night. Extra vehicle not in tow $5.00. Group site $20.00 per night. Extra vehicle not in tow $5.00.

From Recreation.gov, 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 Cascade Campground

Can you reserve a site at Cascade Campground?
Yes, Cascade Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cascade Campground have?
2 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Cascade Campground?
30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cascade Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cascade Campground.
Does Cascade Campground have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Cascade Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Cascade Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $15 per night. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles. The group site fee is $20 and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Restrictions:

  • Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Cascade Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.