Racetrack Campground (Mt)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Anaconda, MT, MT

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Late May through September

Racetrack Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana. The campground’s 13 campsites are set amid mixed conifers along the banks of Racetrack Creek. The camping fee is $15 per night.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing

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

Beautiful National Forest campground along Racetrack Creek in southwest Montana with excellent outdoor recreation including biking, fishing, hiking, and ATV trails. Campers praise the roomy, quiet location with nearby free dispersed camping options.

Wildlife alert: Townsend's Solitaire, Swainson's Hawk, Dark-eyed Junco, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area

Insider tips for Racetrack Campground (Mt): First-come, first-served only - arrive early to secure a site Pay on-site via QR code on Recreation.gov mobile app Expect no cell reception in the area Road access is rough; prepare accordingly Multiple fire roads available for riding

Skip Racetrack Campground (Mt) if: You need cell phone reception. You require hookups - no hookups available. You need advance reservations - first-come, first-served only. You depend on readily available firewood - noted as difficult to find.

Best time to visit Racetrack Campground (Mt): Late May - September — Official seasonal operations window per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Racetrack Cabin (Phillipsburg, MT), Spring Hill Campground (WEST OF ANACONDA, MT), Cable Mountain Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT), Lodgepole Campground (On Georgetown Lake, Montana) (Anaconda, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Racetrack Campground (Mt)

Cell signal at Racetrack Campground (Mt) (Anaconda, 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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Racetrack Campground (Mt)

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Anaconda, MT, MT★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Racetrack Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana. The campground’s 13 campsites are set amid mixed conifers along the banks of Racetrack Creek. The camping fee is $15 per night.

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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 RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 cell phone reception✕ You require hookups - no hookups available✕ You need advance reservations - first-come, first-served only✕ You depend on readily available firewood - noted as difficult to find

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only - arrive early to secure a site

Pay on-site via QR code on Recreation.gov mobile app

Expect no cell reception in the area

Road access is rough; prepare accordingly

Multiple fire roads available for riding

Best: Late May - September

Official seasonal operations window per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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: Townsend's Solitaire, Swainson's Hawk, Dark-eyed Junco, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area

Location

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N/A· Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Getting there →

Racetrack Campground is located about 11 miles south of Deer Lodge off Interstate 90. From Deerlodge, travel east on Interstate 90 and take the Galen Exit #197 toward Galen Rd. Turn right (west) onto Galen Road, travel for 3 miles then turn right onto Willow Road. In 1 mile turn left onto Bowman Road (which becomes Modesty Creek Road), and in 2.3 miles you will make a slight right onto Racetrack Road/County Road 1592. Travel 4 miles and the campground entrance will be on your left.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Racetrack Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
Racetrack Campground (Mt) costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Racetrack Campground (Mt) open?+
Racetrack Campground (Mt) is open Late May through September. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Racetrack Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Racetrack Campground (Mt)?+
Racetrack Campground (Mt) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Racetrack Campground (Mt)?+
Racetrack 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 Racetrack Campground (Mt)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Racetrack Campground (Mt) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Racetrack Campground (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
Racetrack 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
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
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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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonLate May through September
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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