Potosi Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Potosi Campground is a National Forest campground near Pony, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Potosi 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
- Free
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
- 6,200 ft
45.5750, -111.9102 in Madison. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Potosi Campground?
No. Potosi 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 Potosi Campground?
Camping at Potosi Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Potosi Campground?
Yes, Potosi Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Potosi Campground?
Potosi Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Potosi Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Potosi Campground, in a straight line: Norris Hot Springs (hot spring, 11 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Pony and campgrounds in Madison.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01