Pintler Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Pintler Campground is a National Forest campground near Wise River, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Pintler 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. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,368 ft
45.8392, -113.4339 in Deer Lodge. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Pintler Campground?
No. Pintler 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 Pintler Campground?
Camping at Pintler Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Pintler Campground?
No. Pintler Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Pintler Campground?
Pintler Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Pintler Campground
More campgrounds: camping near Wise River and campgrounds in Deer Lodge.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01