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Big Nelson Campground

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This site may be free, but we couldn't confirm it. Check the official page before you go. Campground · USDA Forest Service · Lolo National Forest Fees: At this time we are not charging any use fees at this recreation site. Reservations: No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. This campground, on the shoreline of Cooper's Lake near Ovando, Montana, is a semi-remote, developed campground which offers shady rest and a beautiful view of the lake and adjacent mountains. The Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wildernesses are 7 miles away by trail. Big Nelson has tent camping only. No camping is allowed in the parking lot and no trailers are permitted. Rules: Tent camping only. No trailers and no camping in the parking lot. Food storage orders are in place. Please see our Bear Safety and Food storage Information for important information about food storage to protect you and the bears from unwanted encounters. Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lolo/recarea/?recid=10319 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

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