Crystal Lake Campground
Its 28 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $20 per night, and it is open from June 2 to late October. Crystal Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Lewistown, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Crystal Lake Campground sits inside Helena-Lewis and Clark 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
- $20 per night
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 28
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Stay limit
- 16 consecutive days
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,700 ft
46.7939, -109.5111 in Fergus. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Crystal Lake Campground is open from June 2 to late October , at 5,700 ft.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Crystal Lake Campground?
No. Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake Campground?
Camping at Crystal Lake Campground costs $20 per night.
How many campsites does Crystal Lake Campground have?
Crystal Lake Campground has 28 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Crystal Lake Campground?
Yes, Crystal Lake Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Crystal Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crystal Lake Campground.
When is Crystal Lake Campground open?
Crystal Lake Campground is open from June 2 to late October.
How long can you stay at Crystal Lake Campground?
The stay limit at Crystal Lake Campground is 16 consecutive days.
Who manages Crystal Lake Campground?
Crystal Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Crystal Lake Campground
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Lewistown and campgrounds in Fergus.
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