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Elk Lake Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area

Free camping

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Fees: There is no fee ($0) for this dispersed camping area. Elk Lake dispersed camping and picnic area is surrounded by pristine wilderness and mountain lakes and streams. There are abundant wildlife viewing opportunities in the area, which is particularly popular with birders. Bears frequent the landscape here, so be sure to be bear aware and follow all regulations and best practices for food storage. Rules: Forest-wide stay limit: Camping in an area, campsite, or developed campground is limited to 16 accumulated days within any 30 day period. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has a mandatory forest-wide Food Storage Order. Food Storage Requirements 2014 Food Storage Order Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/bdnf/recarea/?recid=5708 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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