State Park
Big Nelson Complex
Ovando, MT
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- Address:Ovando, MT
About
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.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Big Nelson Complex
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Webb Lake Trail
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14.1 mi2,477 ftgain
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Morrell Fire Lookout
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17.0 mi4,035 ftgain
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Devils Glen
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6.1 mi1,257 ftgain
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Stemple Pass
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6.6 mi1,755 ftgain
Difficult
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Scapegoat Mountain
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29.7 mi7,992 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Crown Mountain Trail
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8.8 mi3,684 ftgain
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Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page
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