Can you reserve a site at Jefferson Ranger District?

No. Jefferson Ranger District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Jefferson Ranger District

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Deerlodge National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,841 ft
Elevation

This ranger district is in the northeast corner of the forest. Located near two major highways, there are many campgrounds and picnic area to choose from on this district making them a nice place to stop along your journey.

Please be "Bear Aware" and check out our Bear Country Safety information before you recreate on the Madison Ranger District. We want you and the bears to enjoy the forest!

Getting there

46.06034, -112.24400 · 46°3'37.2"N 112°14'38.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	38	47	55	64	72	83	82	72	57	42	34
Low °F	12	14	21	27	35	43	48	46	38	28	19	12
Precip in	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.8	1.9	2.3	1.4	1.1	1.1	0.6	0.5	0.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.3 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 Jefferson Ranger District

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

Camping near Jefferson Ranger District

Freedom Point Picnic Area 12.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sheepshead Picnic Area 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Delmoe Lake Campground and Picnic Area 7.4 mi · Campground
Pipestone Off-Highway Vehicle Area 10.3 mi · Facility
Lowland Campground and Picnic Area 13.8 mi · Campground
Toll Mountain Campground 16 mi · Campground
Whitehouse Campground 17.7 mi · Campground
Cromwell Dixon Campground 19 mi · Campground
Pigeon Creek Campground 19.4 mi · Campground
Butte-Jefferson Ranger Districts 20.3 mi · Facility
Basin Canyon Campground and Picnic Area 20.3 mi · Campground
Orofino Campground and Picnic Area 22.2 mi · Campground

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

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