Black Bear Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Black Bear Campground is a National Forest campground near Hamilton, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Black Bear 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
- 4,587 ft
46.1664, -113.9206 in Ravalli. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Black Bear Campground?
No. Black Bear 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 Black Bear Campground?
Camping at Black Bear Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Black Bear Campground?
No. Black Bear Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Black Bear Campground?
Black Bear Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Black Bear Campground
Lake Como's mapped center point is 17 miles from Black Bear Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Como water level on reservoirfinder.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Hamilton and campgrounds in Ravalli.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01