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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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