Grasshopper Campground
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. Wise River is a small rural community 32 miles to the north that has a post office and small convenience store and gas station. There are 20 individual “first come first serve” sites and one large reservable group site that can accommodate two to three trailers.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 20 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Fees | $50 per night for the group site. $15 per night for first come first service sites |
- Accessible vault toilets
- Hand pumps (water available thru mid-Sept)
- Picnic tables and fire rings at each site ( only one fire pit in the group site )
- Bear resistant bins available for food storage to comply with food storage order
- No garbage service. Pack it in Pack it out
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Campground is open June through September |
| Forest | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Fees | There is a $15/night fee with a $5 fee for extra vehicles. The group site is $50/night. |
| Rules | There is a 16 day stay limit. |
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Dillon, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.4510° N, 113.1238° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSand Creek
12 mi from the campground · 35,520 acres · 83% contained
- PrescribedScf Nz Pile Burn Rx
40 mi from the campground · 34 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Cameron Gaps
49 mi from the campground · 1,100 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bretz RV & Marine - Butte, MT ↗ | 45.1 mi |
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Explore
Video
Video of Grasshopper Campground and Picnic Area, MT from David R.
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miBlue Creek ↗6 mi trail
- 0.5 miPolaris- Elkhorn Snowmobile3.2 mi trail
- 0.5 miWise River-Elkhorn Hot Spring ↗22.5 mi trail
- 0.6 miGrasshopper Ridge Ski3.1 mi trail
- 0.9 miOld Hot Srpings Trail1.1 mi trail
- 1.2 miDriveway3 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
- inBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,614,456 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
Sitting at 6,946 ft in elevation Grasshopper Campground is nestled among Lodgepole pines providing ample shade and natural beauty. A large variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, moose and even an occasional black bear can be seen in the area.
Recreation
- Hiking Trails
- ATV/UTV Trails
- Photography
- Fishing
- Crystal Park
- Hot springs
Nearby
From Grasshopper campground visitors have easy access to many different recreational activities. The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway is a 49 mile long drive that travels the length of the Pioneer Mountain range and itself provides visitors with interpretive sites along the way including Coolidge Ghost Town, Grand Vista Overview and a wide array of hiking and riding trails. Just an easy 5.3 miles drive north of Grasshopper Campground, people can visit Crystal Park; a 30 acre area open to the public for digging for quartz crystal. Finally, after a day of recreating you can head up the road and take a relaxing dip in the natural hot springs located at Elkhorn Hot Springs Resort.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Grasshopper Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Grasshopper Campground?
$50 per night for the group site. $15 per night for first come first service sites
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Grasshopper Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Campground is open June through September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Grasshopper Campground have?
21 sites, including 20 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Grasshopper Campground?
Hiking Trails The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Grasshopper Campground?
Dillon, Montana. From Grasshopper campground visitors have easy access to many different recreational activities.
Source: Getting there
What if Grasshopper Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Price Creek Campground (2.8 mi, partly first-come), Mono Creek Campground (6.2 mi, first-come), and Little Joe Campground (7.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby