Crystal Lake Group Campsite

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, MT · ≈85 mi to Billings
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
85 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 24 people
  • Hiking and fishing enthusiasts
  • Boating and swimming groups
  • Horseback riding parties
  • Pets and campfire lovers

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Visitors needing cell service
  • Groups seeking town proximity

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

1 Group Standard Area (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 24 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorseback RidingSwimming Site
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Billings, ~85 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

Overview The Crystal Lake Group Campground is located in the beautiful Big Snowies south of Lewistown, Montana, at 5,700 feet. Home to the Crystal Lake recreation area, visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in the Snowies. Recreation The lake provides opportunities for swimming, fishing and canoeing. The various trails that stem from the Crystal Lake complex provide excellent views and interesting photo opportunities. One trail displays old hieroglyphs in a cave allowing visitors a glimpse of the past. Facilities Water is available via a spring faucet and is just down from the camping site. An outhouse is provided next to the parking area for the group site. There is room for parking behind the gate in a parking area or to have two (up to 35’) campers parked there as well. Asphalt walkways and tent pads are present but room in the adjacent meadow can be used for bigger tents. Two large picnic tables are on site and a metal fire ring. Natural Features Settled in the basin of Crystal Lake, the group site offers great access to trails and ta short drive or walk to the lake. Some trees are around the campsite but may not offer much shade. Nearby Attractions Ice Caves Trail, Cascade Trails and the lake are all located in the complex.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Primitive campground