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Pettengill Campground

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Wise River, Montana

National Forest
Managed by

Pettengill 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
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,294 ft

45.6834, -113.0551 in Beaverhead. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Pettengill Campground?

No. Pettengill 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 Pettengill Campground?

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

Is there drinking water at Pettengill Campground?

No. Pettengill Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Pettengill Campground?

Pettengill Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Pettengill Campground

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Pettengill Campground, in a straight line: Fairmont Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $15 per night
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