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Alta Campground

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Contact Info
Phone 1:
406-821-3269
Basics
Number of Sites:
9

Amenities

Basic Amenities
  • Drinking Water
Special Features
  • Fishing

Details

Season
Open through Mon Nov 11 2013
Location
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
45.62389, -114.30194
45°37'26"N, 114°18'7"W

From Darby, travel south on Highway 93 for about four miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 473 and continue southwest for about 30 miles to the campground.

Basic Info
Total Sites:
9
Fly fishing and wading in the Bitterroot River, which runs alongside the campground, are popular activities. During high water season, canoeing and rafting are available as well.

A variety of trails and unimproved roads are great for exploring by bike or off-road vehicle. Hiking trails to various mountain peaks, including to Lookout, Razorback and Thunder Mountains, as well as Beaver and Deer Creek Points, are nearby. The Alta Point Trail is accessible.

Painted Rocks Lake is located about five miles north of the campground. Visitors enjoy swimming, boating and fishing. Anglers will find mountain whitefish and a variety of trout.

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