Philipsburg Bay Campground
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Anaconda, MT, MT
Price: From $17 per night
Price range: $17–$30 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (170 reviews)
Season: May through October
Philipsburg Bay Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and provides ideal access to fishing, boating and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana. Surrounded by mountains of outstanding beauty, the location is perfect for visitors who enjoy mountain and water sports or those who prefer relaxing and taking in the spectacular view.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Philipsburg Bay Campground offers ideal access to fishing, boating, and water sports on Georgetown Lake, surrounded by outstanding mountain scenery in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Real campers praise it as a pleasant, quiet campground with good privacy from lodgepole pine trees and direct lake access.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Bobcat, Bald Eagle, and Mountain Bluebird documented in the area
Insider tips for Philipsburg Bay Campground: Call ahead to confirm opening date—campground may not open exactly May 1st Some sites accept first-come-first-served while others require reservations; verify site availability type before arrival A few sites in loops B and C have electric hookups despite general lack of hookups
Skip Philipsburg Bay Campground if: You need full RV hookups—most sites lack hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs. You're traveling outside May through October—seasonal operations only. You prefer spontaneous visits—federal campground requires early booking.
Best time to visit Philipsburg Bay Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lodgepole Campground (On Georgetown Lake, Montana) (Anaconda, MT), Piney Campground And Boat Launch (Anaconda, MT), Flint Creek Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT), Cable Mountain Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Philipsburg Bay Campground
Cell signal at Philipsburg Bay Campground (Anaconda, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Philipsburg Bay Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and provides ideal access to fishing, boating and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana. Surrounded by mountains of outstanding beauty, the location is perfect for visitors who enjoy mountain and water sports or those who prefer relaxing and taking in the spectacular view.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCall ahead to confirm opening date
campground may not open exactly May 1st
Some sites accept first-come-first-served while others require reservations; verify site availability type before arrival
A few sites in loops B and C have electric hookups despite general lack of hookups
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The campground is located in southwestern Montana, about 11 miles south of Philipsburg. Follow U.S. Route 1 south and take a right on Georgetown Lake Road. The campground is on the left adjacent to the lake.
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- 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.
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