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Piney Campground And Boat Launch
FSU.S. Forest Service — Idaho · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Location | Idaho · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · 46.19557, -113.30220 · Map |
| Sites | 17 public sites counted from the federal listing — 17 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 17 sites Water hookups at 0 of 17 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 17 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 17 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 45 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 2 sites · 30 ft: 2 sites · 35 ft: 2 sites · 40 ft: 2 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 18 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 4062108199 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-18.
From the official listing
Overview Piney Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and provides ideal access to fishing, boating and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Surrounded by mountains of outstanding beauty, the location is perfect for visitors who enjoy mountain and water sports or those who prefer relaxing and taking in the spectacular view.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation Canoeing and boating are popular activities at the lake. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground.
Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. It is illegal to target Bull Trout, if caught they must be released immediately with minimal handling. Participants must have Montana licenses to hunt or fish.
Facilities The campground has 46 campsites in total. 17 campsites can be reserved in advance and 29 campsites are available as first-come, first-served. Reservable sites are in Loop A, and Loop B is first-come, first-served.
This campground welcomes RV or tent camping and is boater-friendly with paved roads and a boat ramp nearby. The campground features drinking water pumps and vault toilets. The sites include picnic tables and fire rings.
Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Natural Features The campground overlooks the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Georgetown Lake is a large mountain lake spanning close to 3,000 acres at an elevation of over 6,000 ft. Lodgepole pines enclose the lake and surrounding mountains, providing a home to abundant wildlife including moose, elk, white-tailed deer and even bighorn sheep. Water birds such as the graceful blue heron as well as hawks and other birds of prey also inhabit the lake area. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (406) 859-3211. Nearby Attractions The towns of Anaconda and Philipsburg are nearby and the campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake. Discovery Ski Area is close by with lift-access mountain biking.
Directions, from the listing
From Hwy 1 take Georgetown Lake Road over dam. Follow signs; Piney will be 2 miles on your left.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · IdahoFSU.S. Forest ServiceLodgepole Campground (on Georgetown Lake, Montana)
2 mi straight-line · IdahoFSU.S. Forest ServiceThree Sisters Group Site (MT)
45 mi straight-line · IdahoFSU.S. Forest ServiceTwin Creek Campground Group Camping Site
52 mi straight-line · North Fork IdahoFSU.S. Forest ServiceNevada Creek Cabin
54 mi straight-line · Idaho
Trip Card — Piney Campground And Boat Launch
Idaho · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Idaho · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 45 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 17 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/253918 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.