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Sam Billings Memorial Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Sam Billings Memorial Campground is a National Forest campground near Darby, Montana.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Darby, Montana

National Forest
Managed by

Sam Billings Memorial Campground sits inside Bitterroot National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,489 ft

45.8252, -114.2490 in Ravalli. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Sam Billings Memorial Campground?

No. Sam Billings Memorial Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Sam Billings Memorial Campground?

Camping at Sam Billings Memorial Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Sam Billings Memorial Campground?

No. Sam Billings Memorial Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Sam Billings Memorial Campground?

Sam Billings Memorial Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Sam Billings Memorial Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 16 miles

Lake Como's mapped center point is 16 miles from Sam Billings Memorial Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Como water level on reservoirfinder.com.

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