Charles Waters Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Charles Waters Campground is a National Forest campground near Stevensville, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Charles Waters Campground sits inside Bitterroot 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
- 3,800 ft
46.5756, -114.1397 in Ravalli. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Charles Waters Campground?
No. Charles Waters 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 Charles Waters Campground?
Camping at Charles Waters Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.
Is there drinking water at Charles Waters Campground?
Yes, Charles Waters Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Charles Waters Campground?
Charles Waters Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Charles Waters Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Charles Waters Campground, in a straight line: Lolo Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Stevensville and campgrounds in Ravalli.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30