4 campsites with extensive hiking, biking, motorcycle and horseback riding
opportunities.

Trails from the campground and from near the campground access the Skalkaho
Wildlife Preserve, Gold Creek, and the Easthouse National Recreation Trail.

Fishing in area creeks or the North Fork Bitterroot; hunting for deer and elk
in season.

Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 25 feet.

<p>4 campsites with extensive hiking, biking, motorcycle and horseback riding opportunities.</p><p>Trails from the campground and from near the campground access the Skalkaho Wildlife Preserve, Gold Creek, and the Easthouse National Recreation Trail.</p><p>Fishing in area creeks or the North Fork Bitterroot; hunting for deer and elk in season.  </p><p>Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 25 feet.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Gold Creek Campground

## Overview

The Gird Point Lookout offers a unique chance to camp on top of a mountain
peak in a rustic, old-time setting. It sits high above the valley and provides
panoramic views of three surrounding mountain ranges.  
  
Comfortably equipped, the lookout tower provides almost everything anyone
would need to enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities available in the
mountains of western Montana.

## Recreation

A variety of hiking and mountain biking trails are available in the area, as
well as some off-road vehicle trails. The adjacent mountainsides have had
several large fires in the last few decades and visitors will see a mosaic of
recovering vegetation patterns. Hazardous snags still remain standing and
hikers should use caution, especially during high winds.  
  
The lookout is known for its scenic views that can be enjoyed on just about
any day of the year, regardless of current weather conditions. It provides a
peaceful location to relax and enjoy nature. A variety of wildlife make its
home in the area as well, providing ample sightseeing and wildlife viewing
opportunities, from a vantage point at least 8 feet from the highest point in
the region.

## Facilities

The 14-by-14 lookout is equipped with two beds that can sleep up to four
people. It has a table and chairs, a propane stove and lantern, basic eating
and cooking utensils and pots and pans, as well as a wood stove for heat and
cooking. Firewood should be available at the tower but supply cannot be
guaranteed. An outdoor toilet is also provided. Guests will need to bring
their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as
propane fuel canisters. Bedding, including mattress pads, is not provided.
Visitors should plan to bring bedding, towels, soap, matches, garbage bags,
toilet paper and food, among other necessities. Guests are required to pack
out all trash and clean the cabin prior to leaving. Basic cleaning equipment
is provided. No smoking or open flames (candles) in the Lookout. No fireworks.
The lookout can be accessed by vehicle and then a short hike over a moderate
grade for the remainder of the route. Guests are responsible for their own
travel arrangements and safety. The historic L-4 cabin sits on top of an 8'
high tower, with narrow steps and catwalk. This may pose a hazard for children
and pets. Guests are responsible for their own safety.

## Natural Features

The lookout is located 20 miles east of Hamilton, Montana, in the Bitterroot
National Forest at an elevation of 7,702 feet. A 30-inch catwalk surrounding
the glass-paneled room offers unobstructed views of the surrounding Sapphire,
Bitterroot and Anaconda-Pintler mountain ranges. The 8-foot tower was
originally built to watch for forest fires in the Hamilton/Skalkaho area, but
it was later turned into a public recreation location. The lookout was
restored beginning in 2001 and now has vintage 1940s furnishings.

## Nearby Attractions

Highway 38 is also called the Skalkaho Highway. It continues into the Sapphire
Mountains along a primitive and once widely used Native American trail. The
scenic drive, which is closed during winter, was built to provide access
between mining areas and agricultural communities in the Bitterroot Valley.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Gird Point Lookout offers a unique chance to camp on top of a mountain peak in a rustic, old-time setting. It sits high above the valley and provides panoramic views of three surrounding mountain ranges. 
<br/><br/>
Comfortably equipped, the lookout tower provides almost everything anyone would need to enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities available in the mountains of western Montana.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
A variety of hiking and mountain biking trails are available in the area, as well as some off-road vehicle trails. The adjacent mountainsides have had several large fires in the last few decades and visitors will see a mosaic of recovering vegetation patterns. Hazardous snags still remain standing and hikers should use caution, especially during high winds. 
<br/><br/>
The lookout is known for its scenic views that can be enjoyed on just about any day of the year, regardless of current weather conditions. It provides a peaceful location to relax and enjoy nature. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area as well, providing ample sightseeing and wildlife viewing opportunities, from a vantage point at least 8 feet from the highest point in the region.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The 14-by-14 lookout is equipped with two beds that can sleep up to four people. It has a table and chairs, a propane stove and lantern, basic eating and cooking utensils and pots and pans, as well as a wood stove for heat and cooking. Firewood should be available at the tower but supply cannot be guaranteed. An outdoor toilet is also provided.
  
Guests will need to bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as propane fuel canisters. Bedding, including mattress pads, is not provided. Visitors should plan to bring bedding, towels, soap, matches, garbage bags, toilet paper and food, among other necessities. Guests are required to pack out all trash and clean the cabin prior to leaving. Basic cleaning equipment is provided.  No smoking or open flames (candles) in the Lookout.  No fireworks.
  
The lookout can be accessed by vehicle and then a short hike over a moderate grade for the remainder of the route. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.  

The historic L-4 cabin sits on top of an 8' high tower, with narrow steps and catwalk.  This may pose a hazard for children and pets.  Guests are responsible for their own safety.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The lookout is located 20 miles east of Hamilton, Montana, in the Bitterroot National Forest at an elevation of 7,702 feet. A 30-inch catwalk surrounding the glass-paneled room offers unobstructed views of the surrounding Sapphire, Bitterroot and Anaconda-Pintler mountain ranges.
  
The 8-foot tower was originally built to watch for forest fires in the Hamilton/Skalkaho area, but it was later turned into a public recreation location. The lookout was restored beginning in 2001 and now has vintage 1940s furnishings.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Highway 38 is also called the Skalkaho Highway. It continues into the Sapphire Mountains along a primitive and once widely used Native American trail. The scenic drive, which is closed during winter, was built to provide access between mining areas and agricultural communities in the Bitterroot Valley.

A look at the cab of the lookout from just below the top.

Inside the cab looking to the North.

Looking up trail / last 300 feet to lookout.

Last approach on trail up to lookout.

Stairway to lookout cab.

View from the South

Looking North from inside lookout cab.

Lookout Table and Chairs

Plaque

Gird Lookout

Lookout stairs

View through door

Road to parking area for trail to lookout

Road to parking area

View from trail to lookout

Lookout Interior View 2

Another view from catwalk

Gird Point Lookout

Lookout Interior View

View through windows

Trail to Lookout

Gird Lookout catwalk

Valley view from lookout

beds

Gird Point Lookout Closer  View

Outhouse

Gird Lookout from below

Gird Point

The Charles Waters campground is paved asphalt with 26 campsites plus one
double site, including 4 pull-through, one bicycle site, and one horse site;
there is also one accessible site with electric hook-up. The campground also
has water; accessible vault toilets; open meadow for activities and can
accommodate RV's or trailers to 70 feet. Please note that the bicycle site and
horse site are reserved for those users until 6 p.m. daily after which time if
no one is occupying them then they are considered available on a first come
first served basis. A campground host is available Memorial Day through Labor
Day.

Also associated with the Charles Waters Campground is the Bass Creek
Recreation Area. This recreation area includes four picnic sites; an
interpretive nature trail; fire ecology trail and numerous trailheads to
hiking, biking and stock routes with access to the Selway-Bitterroot
Wilderness. The Larry Creek Group Site is located within the Bass Creek
Recreation Area, this large overnight group site is available for reservation
through Recreation.gov. The gate will close to the Larry Creek Group Site on
Dec. 1.

For more information please contact the Stevensville Ranger District at (406)
777-5461.

<p>The Charles Waters campground is paved asphalt with 26 campsites plus one double site, including 4 pull-through, one bicycle site, and one horse site; there is also one accessible site with electric hook-up.  The campground also has water; accessible vault toilets; open meadow for activities and can accommodate RV's or trailers to 70 feet.  Please note that the bicycle site and horse site are reserved for those users until 6 p.m. daily after which time if no one is occupying them then they are considered available on a first come first served basis.  A campground host is available Memorial Day through Labor Day.</p><p>Also associated with the Charles Waters Campground is the Bass Creek Recreation Area.  This recreation area includes four picnic sites; an interpretive nature trail; fire ecology trail and numerous trailheads to hiking, biking and stock routes with access to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.  The Larry Creek Group Site is located within the Bass Creek Recreation Area, this large overnight group site is available for reservation through Recreation.gov.  The gate will close to the Larry Creek Group Site on Dec. 1. </p><p>For more information please contact the Stevensville Ranger District at (406) 777-5461. </p>

Charles Waters Campground

## Overview

Larry Creek Group Campground is located in western Montana's Bitterroot
National Forest. It is a great location for an extended family or group
getaway, providing access to many fishing, hiking, mountain biking and hunting
opportunities.

## Recreation

A variety of non-motorized trails are nearby, including a half-mile nature
trail that highlights some the area's best features. The 9-mile Bass Creek
Trail is located just south of the campground and leads to a scenic overlook
and many fishing holes. Bass Lake, Bass Creek and numerous additional mountain
streams make the campground a very popular location for fishing. An
interpretive trail, fitness trail and volleyball court are located within the
campground.

## Facilities

The campground offers one large, accessible group campsite, available for tent
and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 75 people and 10 vehicles. The
adjacent parking area is small, limiting RVs to about 30 feet in length. The
site is equipped with a picnic shelter, several tables, a large campfire
circle and grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A
gravel road accesses the campground. Vehicles must stay on Forest Roads and in
the designated parking area. Vehicles are not allowed off-road. Motorized
access to the meadow is not allowed.

## Natural Features

The campground sits at a fairly low elevation in the Bass Creek Recreation
Area between Missoula and Hamilton. It is situated west of the Lee Metcalf
National Wildlife Refuge, in an area forested with pine, spruce and fir trees.  
  
A variety of wildlife, including mule and white-tailed deer, elk, moose and
birds can often be seen in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Bitterroot River
about 20 miles from the campground. The refuge provides visitors with
opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, hunting, fishing and
environmental education. A wildlife viewing area offers 2.5 miles of nature
trails, including an accessible 0.5-mile path. The trails meander through
meadows and woodlands along the river.  
  
A variety of services are available in the neighboring city of Stevensville.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Larry Creek Group Campground is located in western Montana's Bitterroot National Forest. It is a great location for an extended family or group getaway, providing access to many fishing, hiking, mountain biking and hunting opportunities. <h2>Recreation</h2>
A variety of non-motorized trails are nearby, including a half-mile nature trail that highlights some the area's best features. The 9-mile Bass Creek Trail is located just south of the campground and leads to a scenic overlook and many fishing holes. 
  
Bass Lake, Bass Creek and numerous additional mountain streams make the campground a very popular location for fishing.
  
An interpretive trail, fitness trail and volleyball court are located within the campground.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers one large, accessible group campsite, available for tent and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 75 people and 10 vehicles. The adjacent parking area is small, limiting RVs to about 30 feet in length.
  
The site is equipped with a picnic shelter, several tables, a large campfire circle and grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A gravel road accesses the campground.  
Vehicles must stay on Forest Roads and in the designated parking area. Vehicles are not allowed off-road. Motorized access to the meadow is not allowed.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits at a fairly low elevation in the Bass Creek Recreation Area between Missoula and Hamilton. It is situated west of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, in an area forested with pine, spruce and fir trees.<br/><br/>
A variety of wildlife, including mule and white-tailed deer, elk, moose and birds can often be seen in the area.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Bitterroot River about 20 miles from the campground. The refuge provides visitors with opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, hunting, fishing and environmental education. A wildlife viewing area offers 2.5 miles of nature trails, including an accessible 0.5-mile path. The trails meander through meadows and woodlands along the river.
<br/><br/>
A variety of services are available in the neighboring city of Stevensville.

Larry Creek Group Camp Pavillion

LARRY CREEK GROUP CAMP

LARRY CREEK GROUP CAMP Paved Walkways

Meadow

LARRY CREEK GROUP CAMP Parking Lot

LARRY CREEK GROUP CAMP Fire Ring

LARRY CREEK

Larry Creek Group Camp Pavillion Tables

Pavillion and Fire Ring and Seating

Larry Creek Group Camp

Blodgett Campground consists of 5 campsites, 1 walk-in site, plus 1 host site,
complete with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. There are two
accessible campsites. The campground rests under the towering cliff faces of
Blodgett Canyon which are very popular to rock climbers. Blodgett Canyon
Picnic Area is across Blodgett Creek. Campground can accommodate RV's or
trailers to 45 feet.

<p>Blodgett Campground consists of 5 campsites, 1 walk-in site, plus 1 host site, complete with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. There are two accessible campsites.  The campground rests under the towering cliff faces of Blodgett Canyon which are very popular to rock climbers. Blodgett Canyon Picnic Area is across Blodgett Creek.  Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 45 feet.</p>

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