Can you reserve a site at Pintler Ranger District?

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

Pintler Ranger District

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

6,231 ft
Elevation

This district is in the northwest portion of the forest and surrounds the town of Philipsburg. With over 20 campgrounds/picnic areas/fishing accesses there's plenty to do in this area!

Georgetown Lake Cross-Counrty Ski Trail Map 2013

Getting there

46.26999, -113.29455 · 46°16'11.9"N 113°17'40.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	36	38	47	54	63	71	81	81	71	57	43	34
Low °F	15	15	21	26	33	40	43	42	36	28	21	14
Precip in	0.7	0.8	1.1	1.6	2.6	2.5	1.2	1.1	1.4	1.4	1.1	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 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 Pintler Ranger District

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

Camping near Pintler Ranger District

Lodgepole Campground (on Georgetown Lake, Montana) 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Philipsburg Bay Campground 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Piney Campground and Boat Launch 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spring Hill Campground 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (MT) 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Racetrack Cabin 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Flint Creek Campground 2.5 mi · Campground
Cable Mountain Campground 4 mi · Campground
Lodgepole Campground 4.2 mi · Campground
Piney Campground and Picnic Area 5.2 mi · Campground
East Fork Group Picnic Area 10.4 mi · Campground
Spillway Campground 10.8 mi · Campground

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

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