Piney Campground And Boat Launch
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Anaconda, MT, MT
Price: From $17 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (61 reviews)
Season: May through October
Piney 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. 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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/piney-campground-and-boat-launch to be notified when sites open up.
Piney Campground offers ideal access to Georgetown Lake for fishing, boating, and water sports, surrounded by outstanding mountain scenery in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Campers praise the spacious sites and beautiful lake views.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Bobcat, Bald Eagle, and Rufous Hummingbird present in area. One review mentions bear-resistant food storage boxes and concerns about potential bear activity.
Insider tips for Piney Campground And Boat Launch: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring self-contained RV setup as there are no hookups available QR code payment option available on-site via Recreation.gov
Skip Piney Campground And Boat Launch if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally. You prefer heavily treed campsites — most trees are gone at this location.
Best time to visit Piney Campground And Boat Launch: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Philipsburg Bay Campground (Anaconda, MT), Lodgepole Campground (On Georgetown Lake, Montana) (Anaconda, MT), Flint Creek Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT), Cable Mountain Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Piney Campground And Boat Launch
Cell signal at Piney Campground And Boat Launch (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.
Piney 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. 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.
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
Bring self-contained RV setup as there are no hookups available
QR code payment option available on-site via Recreation.gov
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Hwy 1 take Georgetown Lake Road over dam. Follow signs; Piney will be 2 miles on your left.
Campground entrance
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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.
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