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Hidden Lake Campground

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Missoula, Montana

National Forest
Managed by

Hidden Lake Campground sits inside Lolo 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

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,318 ft

47.1439, -113.5629 in Missoula. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hidden Lake Campground?

No. Hidden 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 Hidden Lake Campground?

Camping at Hidden Lake Campground is free.

Who manages Hidden Lake Campground?

Hidden Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Hidden Lake Campground

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Season
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Fee
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 River Point Lolo Campground Missoula · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
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Fee
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 Seeley Lake Campground Complex Seeley Lake · National Forest · First-come
Sites
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Season
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Fee
Single Site: $20 per night
 Big Larch Campground Complex Seeley Lake · National Forest · First-come
Sites
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Season
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Fee
Peak Season (Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day): Single Site: $20 per night (2 vehicles included/site)

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