Piney Campground and Boat Launch
Campground · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Deerlodge National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 17
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 6,405 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Piney Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and provides ideal access to fishing, boating and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Surrounded by mountains of outstanding beauty, the location is perfect for visitors who enjoy mountain and water sports or those who prefer relaxing and taking in the spectacular view.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
Canoeing and boating are popular activities at the lake. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground.
Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. It is illegal to target Bull Trout, if caught they must be released immediately with minimal handling. Participants must have Montana licenses to hunt or fish.
Facilities
The campground has 46 campsites in total. 17 campsites can be reserved in advance and 29 campsites are available as first-come, first-served. Reservable sites are in Loop A, and Loop B is first-come, first-served.
This campground welcomes RV or tent camping and is boater-friendly with paved roads and a boat ramp nearby. The campground features drinking water pumps and vault toilets. The sites include picnic tables and fire rings.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Natural Features
The campground overlooks the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Georgetown Lake is a large mountain lake spanning close to 3,000 acres at an elevation of over 6,000 ft. Lodgepole pines enclose the lake and surrounding mountains, providing a home to abundant wildlife including moose, elk, white-tailed deer and even bighorn sheep. Water birds such as the graceful blue heron as well as hawks and other birds of prey also inhabit the lake area.Nearby Attractions
The towns of Anaconda and Philipsburg are nearby and the campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake. Discovery Ski Area is close by with lift-access mountain biking.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 859-3211.The facts
- 17 bookable sites
- 19 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Loop A, S&P
Site types
- 17 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Pets allowed
- Shade — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
19 campsites at Piney Campground and Boat Launch
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Loop A | Management | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | |
| 003 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Loop A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Standard, S&P | S&P | Management | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
46.19557, -113.30220 · 46°11'44.1"N 113°18'7.9"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 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 Piney Campground and Boat Launch
- Can you reserve a site at Piney Campground and Boat Launch?
- Yes, Piney Campground and Boat Launch is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Piney Campground and Boat Launch have?
- 19 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Piney Campground and Boat Launch?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Piney Campground and Boat Launch?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Piney Campground and Boat Launch.
- Are campfires allowed at Piney Campground and Boat Launch?
- Campfires are allowed at Piney Campground and Boat Launch. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Piney Campground and Boat Launch
- Philipsburg Bay Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lodgepole Campground (on Georgetown Lake, Montana) 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Spring Hill Campground 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (MT) 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Piney Campground and Picnic Area less than 0.1 mi · Campground
- Lodgepole Campground 1.7 mi · Campground
- Flint Creek Campground 2.6 mi · Campground
- Cable Mountain Campground 3.2 mi · Campground
- Pintler Ranger District 5.2 mi · Facility
- East Fork Group Picnic Area 5.8 mi · Campground
- Spillway Campground 6.1 mi · Campground
- West Fork of Rock Creek Cabin 13.1 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 4062108199
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-16.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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