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Schumaker Campground

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Darby, Montana

National Forest
Managed by

Schumaker Campground sits inside Bitterroot National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.9 miles outside the boundary of Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness; its permit and camping rules 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
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,584 ft

46.1506, -114.4963 in Ravalli. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Schumaker Campground?

No. Schumaker 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 Schumaker Campground?

Camping at Schumaker Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Schumaker Campground?

No. Schumaker Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Schumaker Campground?

Schumaker Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Schumaker Campground

reservoirfinder.com · 14 miles

Lake Como's mapped center point is 14 miles from Schumaker Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Como water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Schumaker Campground, in a straight line: Jerry Johnson Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Darby and campgrounds in Ravalli.

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