Can you reserve a site at Uhlhorn Trailhead?

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

Uhlhorn Trailhead

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

5,601 ft
Elevation

Uhlhorn Trailhead is a recreation site adjacent to Big Snowy Mountains, southeast of Lewistown, Montana. The site was created by the BLM with cooperation of the Forest Service and the Judith Basin Back Country Horsemen group. The trailhead offers access to a hiking/horseback riding trail that connects to Forest Service trails that lead to Halfmoon Pass and Crystal Lake.

Trailhead Facilities:

Large Parking Lot, Vault Toilet, Hitching Posts

Getting there

The Uhlhorn Trailhead is approximately 23 miles south from Main Street Lewistown, Montana. From Main Street in Lewistown turn south onto 1st Avenue S/MT-238. Continue to follow MT-238 for 11.3 miles. Turn slight right onto Red Hill Road. Continue 11.2 miles and Uhlhorn Trailhead will be on the right. Visitors are encouraged to obtain an accurate map from the nearest BLM office.

46.82375, -109.26212 · 46°49'25.5"N 109°15'43.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	37	45	51	62	68	80	79	69	57	44	36
Low °F	13	12	19	26	36	44	49	47	39	30	21	14
Precip in	0.9	0.8	1.2	2.3	3.9	4.2	2.1	2.2	2.1	1.8	1.0	0.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 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

No Fees

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 Uhlhorn Trailhead

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

Camping near Uhlhorn Trailhead

Crystal Lake Group Campsite 11.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crystal Lake Cabin 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
Judith Guard Station 48.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Uhlhorn Trailhead less than 0.1 mi · Facility
Timber Creek Dispersed Campground 12.6 mi · Campground
Judith Peak Scenic Outlook 27.3 mi · Facility
Jellison Place Campground 39.1 mi · Campground
Payola Reservoir 42.9 mi · Facility
Haymaker Dispersed Camping Area 43.3 mi · Campground
Hay Canyon Campground 49.1 mi · Campground
Lake McDonald Lodge 52 mi · Facility
Daisy Dean Camp Campground 53.6 mi · Campground

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

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