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Cable Mountain Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Cable Mountain Campground is a National Forest campground near Philipsburg, Montana.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Philipsburg, Montana

National Forest
Managed by

Cable Mountain Campground sits inside Beaverhead-Deerlodge 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
Single Site: $15 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,604 ft

46.2219, -113.2468 in Deer Lodge. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cable Mountain Campground?

No. Cable Mountain 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 Cable Mountain Campground?

Camping at Cable Mountain Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.

Is there drinking water at Cable Mountain Campground?

Yes, Cable Mountain Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Cable Mountain Campground?

Cable Mountain Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Cable Mountain Campground

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Cable Mountain Campground, in a straight line: Fairmont Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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