Grasshopper Campground (Mt)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — riverside

Location: Dillon, MT, MT

Price: From $8 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: Late May through September

Located just off the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway of southwest Montana, Grasshopper Campground provides many recreational opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast! It is part of the Dillon Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana, and an easy drive to multiple full service communities. Dillon is approximately 42 miles southeast and Butte 69 miles northeast.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/grasshopper-campground-mt to be notified when sites open up.

Grasshopper Campground offers well-maintained facilities with attentive hosts in a scenic location along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway. Campers praise the beautiful creek setting, good fire pits, and plenty of shade.

Wildlife alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Mountain Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, Black-billed Magpie, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in area

Insider tips for Grasshopper Campground (Mt): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Camp host on-site provides assistance and maintenance Seek shaded sites near the creek for scenic camping

Skip Grasshopper Campground (Mt) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You're visiting outside late May through September—campground is closed. You have dogs that may disturb other campers on bikes or in nearby sites.

Best time to visit Grasshopper Campground (Mt): Late May through September — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Nearby campgrounds: Price Creek Campground (Mt) (Dillon, MT), Lupine Shelter (WISE RIVER, MT), Birch Creek Cabin (DILLON, MT), Canyon Creek Cabin (WISE RIVER, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Grasshopper Campground (Mt)

Cell signal at Grasshopper Campground (Mt) (Dillon, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Dillon, MT, MT★ 4.5 (4 reviews)From $8/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Located just off the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway of southwest Montana, Grasshopper Campground provides many recreational opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast! It is part of the Dillon Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana, and an easy drive to multiple full service communities. Dillon is approximately 42 miles southeast and Butte 69 miles northeast.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonLate May through September
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available✕ You're visiting outside late May through September—campground is closed✕ You have dogs that may disturb other campers on bikes or in nearby sites

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Camp host on-site provides assistance and maintenance

Seek shaded sites near the creek for scenic camping

Best: Late May through September

Campground operates seasonally during this period only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Mountain Bluebird, Sandhill Crane, Black-billed Magpie, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in area

Location

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Getting there →

From Dillon, travel 3 miles south on I-15 and take exit 59 to MT HWY 278. On 278 travel west for 22 miles to the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway turnoff. Proceed north approximately 13 miles and Grasshopper Campground will be on your left. From Butte, travel approximately 20 miles south on I-15 and take exit 102 to MT HWY 43. On 43 travel east for 12 miles to Wise River, MT. From Wise River, you will turn south onto the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway (RD 73) and proceed approximately 32 miles and

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Grasshopper Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
Grasshopper Campground (Mt) costs $8 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Grasshopper Campground (Mt) open?+
Grasshopper Campground (Mt) is open Late May through September. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Grasshopper Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Grasshopper Campground (Mt)?+
Grasshopper Campground (Mt) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Grasshopper Campground (Mt)?+
Grasshopper Campground (Mt) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Grasshopper Campground (Mt)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Grasshopper Campground (Mt) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Grasshopper Campground (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
Grasshopper Campground (Mt) is open Late May through September. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$8 /night★ 4.5 (4)
SeasonLate May through September
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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