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Beaverhead National Forest Pettengill Campground
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Beaverhead National Forest Pettengill Campground

Beaverhead National Forest · Wise River, MT

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  • Address:Wise River, MT
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About

This campground is named after an early homesteader, the "Wild Man of the Mountains" George Pettingill. His grave is nearby. He is widely admired in the area although he was somewhat of a hermit. The campground is located where the Wise River meets Pettengill Creek.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at Beaverhead National Forest

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Steel Creek Trailhead to Odell Lake Trail 10

Steel Creek Trailhead to Odell Lake Trail 10

4.2 mi961 ftmoderate
Bobcat Lakes Trail

Bobcat Lakes Trail

7.7 mi2,431 ftdifficult
Torrey Lake Trail

Torrey Lake Trail

19.6 mi3,996 ftexpert
Twin Lakes Trail (FS 6366)

Twin Lakes Trail (FS 6366)

12.2 mi2,257 ftexpert
Selway Mountain Trail

Selway Mountain Trail

6.3 mi2,178 ftdifficult
Branham Lake Campground to Bell Lake

Branham Lake Campground to Bell Lake

2.7 mi1,132 ftmoderate

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Beaverhead National Forest Pettengill Campground

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Grayling and Lion Lakes
Trail

Grayling and Lion Lakes

Montana

9.3 mi1,844 ftgain
Difficult
Bobcat Lakes Trail
Trail

Bobcat Lakes Trail

Montana

7.7 mi2,431 ftgain
Difficult
Seven Lake Loop
Trail

Seven Lake Loop

Montana

15.0 mi3,350 ftgain
Expert
Torrey Lake Trail
Trail

Torrey Lake Trail

Montana

19.6 mi3,996 ftgain
Expert
Gorge Lakes Trail
Trail

Gorge Lakes Trail

Montana

6.5 mi1,827 ftgain
Difficult
Steel Creek Trailhead to Odell Lake Trail 10
Trail

Steel Creek Trailhead to Odell Lake Trail 10

Montana

4.2 mi961 ftgain
Moderate

Hunt context

Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page

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