Skidway Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Skidway Campground is a National Forest campground near Townsend, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Skidway 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
- 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
- 5,800 ft
46.3542, -111.0983 in Broadwater. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Skidway Campground?
No. Skidway 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 Skidway Campground?
Camping at Skidway Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.
Is there drinking water at Skidway Campground?
Yes, Skidway Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Skidway Campground?
Skidway Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Skidway Campground
More campgrounds: camping near Townsend and campgrounds in Broadwater.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30