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State Park
Crystal Lake Group Campsite
Lewis & Clark National Forest · Lewistown, MT
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- Reservations:406-566-2292 OR 406-236-5511
- Operator:406-566-2292
- Email:tghall@fs.fed.us
- Address:204 W Folsom ST. · Lewistown, MT · 59645
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About
Overview
The Crystal Lake Group Campground is located in the beautiful Big Snowies south of Lewistown, Montana, at 5,700 feet. Home to the Crystal Lake recreation area, visitors enjoy hiking and fishing in the Snowies.
Recreation
The lake provides opportunities for swimming, fishing and canoeing. The various trails that stem from the Crystal Lake complex provide excellent views and interesting photo opportunities. One trail displays old hieroglyphs in a cave allowing visitors a glimpse of the past.
Facilities
Water is available via a spring faucet and is just down from the camping site. An outhouse is provided next to the parking area for the group site. There is room for parking behind the gate in a parking area or to have two (up to 35’) campers parked there as well. Asphalt walkways and tent pads are present but room in the adjacent meadow can be used for bigger tents. Two large picnic tables are on site and a metal fire ring.
Natural Features
**Settled in the basin of Crystal Lake, the group site offers great access to trails and ta short drive or walk to the lake. Some trees are around the campsite but may not offer much shade.**
Nearby Attractions
Ice Caves Trail, Cascade Trails and the lake are all located in the complex.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 2:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (1)
In this park
Trails at Lewis & Clark National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Crystal Lake Group Campsite
Crystal Lake Loop
Montana
1.6 mi30 ftgain
TrailEasy
Crystal Accessible Spur
Montana
0.1 mi
Trail
Uhlhorn
Montana
18.8 mi3,022 ftgain
TrailExpert

Big Snowy Mountains Crest Via Crystal Lake
Montana
19.5 mi5,807 ftgain
TrailExpert

Ice Caves Loop
Montana
12.0 mi3,314 ftgain
TrailExpert
Promontory Point
Montana
0.4 mi243 ftgain
TrailEasy
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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