U.S. Forest Service · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest · Lincoln, MT

Aspen Grove Campground

The Aspen Grove Campground is situated on the upper reaches of the Blackfoot river and is conveniently located just off MT Highway 200, about 6 miles east of the Town of Lincoln, MT. The campground has 2 loops and 24 campsites.

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Site 19Site 17Site 15Site 24
Photos courtesy of USDA-Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups23
Host/management3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
15Back-in50Gravel– / 1Yes
16Back-in20– / 1Yes
17Back-in20GravelNo / –– / 1Yes
18Back-in25Gravel– / 1
19Pull-through45Gravel– / 1Yes
20Back-in35Gravel– / 1
21Back-in35GravelNo / –– / 1Yes
22Pull-through60Gravel– / 1Yes
23Back-in45Gravel– / 1
24Back-in45GravelPartialNo / No15 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

The Aspen Grove Campground contains 24 individual sites. There are 3 vault toilets that service the campground and 2 dumpsters for trash disposal. Several spigots with potable water are located conveniently throughout the campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Aspen Grove Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.39 inches of precipitation, 6.6 inches of snowFebruary: 0.42 inches of precipitation, 6.6 inches of snowMarch: 0.52 inches of precipitation, 4.6 inches of snowApril: 1.02 inches of precipitation, 2.9 inches of snowMay: 1.95 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJune: 2.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 1.06 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.04 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowSeptember: 0.96 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowOctober: 0.78 inches of precipitation, 2.8 inches of snowNovember: 0.59 inches of precipitation, 5.4 inches of snowDecember: 0.46 inches of precipitation, 7.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 23.0°F averageFebruary: 27.2°F averageMarch: 36.1°F averageApril: 44.5°F averageMay: 53.9°F averageJune: 61.7°F averageJuly: 70.6°F averageAugust: 68.8°F averageSeptember: 58.9°F averageOctober: 45.5°F averageNovember: 32.8°F averageDecember: 23.4°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Helena Rgnl AP, 15 miles from the recreation area point at 3,828 feet, station USW00024144 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 11 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 37 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Lincoln, Montana, take State Route 200 east for 6.5 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at the sign, onto a gravel road, and go.5 miles to campground. After entering the campground facility, follow the signs to the individual loops to the South. The reservable loop is to the east of the Host Site.

Nearest townLincoln, Montana
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 46.80° N, 111.82° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Bear Gulch Rx

    20 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Prescribed
    Wakina Sky Rx

    21 mi from the campground · 300 acres

  • Prescribed
    Sure Thing Swamp Rx

    34 mi from the campground · 180 acres

  • Prescribed
    Hogum Creek Road Piles Rx

    35 mi from the campground · 5 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Aspen Grove Campsite Drive Through Tour

Natural features

Visitors Aspen Grove and the to the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are treated spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources in the area. Rugged ridges, alpine meadows, forests, grasslands and rivers provide wildlife diverse ecosystems. The Blackfoot River provides fishing opportunities for native cutthroat trout as well as rainbow trout, brown trout, and whitefish.

Recreation

The Aspen Grove Campground is located within a short drive to many recreational opportunities including ATV trails, hiking/horse trails, and mountain bike trails. There are several Continental Divide National Scenic Trail access points nearby including Roger's Pass and Flesher Pass. The Scapegoat Wilderness can be accessed through the Indian Meadows Trailhead, which is a 10 mile drive from the campground up the Copper Creek Road.

Nearby

The town of Lincoln, MT is located about 6 miles to the west and has several bars/restaurants, a grocery store, and a gas station. The Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild sculpture park is located 4 miles to the west on Highway 200. Several trailheads for both the Continental Divide Trail and the Scapegoat Wilderness are within a 15 mile drive.

Guidebooks for Montana

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  • Best Tent Camping: Montana
    Vicky Soderberg and Ken Soderberg, 2017
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  • Moon Montana, Wyoming and Idaho Camping
    Becky Lomax, 2015
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  • Camping Montana
    Kenneth L. Graham, 2019
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Aspen Grove Campground?

Sites at Aspen Grove Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Aspen Grove Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Aspen Grove Campground have?

26 sites, including 23 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Aspen Grove Campground?

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Aspen Grove Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Aspen Grove Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Aspen Grove Campground?

The Aspen Grove Campground is located within a short drive to many recreational opportunities including ATV trails, hiking/horse trails, and mountain bike trails. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Aspen Grove Campground?

Lincoln, Montana. The town of Lincoln, MT is located about 6 miles to the west and has several bars/restaurants, a grocery store, and a gas station.

Source: Getting there