Quigley Group Use
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest — hiking
Location: Helena, MT, MT
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Quigley Group Use Site sits in forested mountain terrain on the top of MacDonald Pass about 15 miles west of Helena, Montana. Quigley is on public land managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest and is adjacent to the Continental Divide National Scenic (CDNST) trail. Located right on the Continental Divide at 6,300 feet elevation, there are spectacular views of surrounding country encompassing meadows, timbered slopes, and mountains.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/quigley-group-use to be notified when sites open up.
Located on the Continental Divide at 6,300 feet with spectacular views of meadows, timbered slopes, and mountains. Offers excellent access to hiking, biking, horseback riding, and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Wildlife alert: Lynx rufus (Bobcat), Coyote, Elk, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, and Western Painted Turtle present in area
Insider tips for Quigley Group Use: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 group site and high demand Group use site only — plan accordingly for larger parties Located directly on Continental Divide at MacDonald Pass — excellent stargazing and scenic drive location
Skip Quigley Group Use if: Need hookups — no hookups available. Travel November-April — campground closed seasonally. Require dump station facilities.
Best time to visit Quigley Group Use: May-October — Verified operating season only; high elevation may have snow outside these months.
Nearby campgrounds: Moose Creek Cabin (Helena, MT), Kading Cabin (HELENA, MT), Lost Horse Cabin (Helena, MT), Strawberry Cabin (Helena, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Quigley Group Use
Cell signal at Quigley Group Use (Helena, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Quigley Group Use Site sits in forested mountain terrain on the top of MacDonald Pass about 15 miles west of Helena, Montana. Quigley is on public land managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest and is adjacent to the Continental Divide National Scenic (CDNST) trail. Located right on the Continental Divide at 6,300 feet elevation, there are spectacular views of surrounding country encompassing meadows, timbered slopes, and mountains.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 group site and high demand
Group use site only
plan accordingly for larger parties
Located directly on Continental Divide at MacDonald Pass
excellent stargazing and scenic drive location
Verified operating season only; high elevation may have snow outside these months
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Helena, Montana, take US-12 W west for 13 miles to the top of MacDonald Pass, turn left (south) at the Cromwell-Dixon Campground sign and cross the large cattleguard. Turm left (east) again, travel about 500 feet and cross a second cattleguard. Then, turn left (north) again and you'll be at the gated entrance into the Quigley Day Use area.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Helena-Lewis and Clark 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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