Big Eddy Campground
Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Big Eddy Campground is a National Forest campground near Heron, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 30 ft
- Max RV length
It sits right at the edge of Kootenai 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: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 5
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Stay limit
- 16 days
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,185 ft
48.0665, -115.9239 in Sanders. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Big Eddy Campground is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day , at 2,185 ft.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Big Eddy Campground?
No. Big Eddy 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 Big Eddy Campground?
Camping at Big Eddy Campground is free.
How many campsites does Big Eddy Campground have?
Big Eddy Campground has 5 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Big Eddy Campground?
No. Big Eddy Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Big Eddy Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Big Eddy Campground.
When is Big Eddy Campground open?
Big Eddy Campground is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
How long can you stay at Big Eddy Campground?
The stay limit at Big Eddy Campground is 16 days.
Who manages Big Eddy Campground?
Big Eddy Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Big Eddy Campground
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $16 per night
- Sites
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- Sites
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- Fee
- Single Site: $16 per night
- Sites
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- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Heron and campgrounds in Sanders.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- fs.usda.gov (sites.total, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, stayLimit, fee, toilets, water, fireRings, elevationFt, season), accessed 2026-09-30