Alta Campground site

ALTA CAMPGROUND

Painted Rocks Reservoir located downstream of Alta Campground

Alta Campground, Near Hughes Creek, West Fork Road

Alta Campground Fall

Large ponderosa pine trees throughout Alta Campground

Historic Alta Ranger Station near Alta Campground

Alta Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
Alta Campground is located in a scenic forest in the heart of Montana's Bitterroot National Forest. The West Fork of the Bitterroot River flows nearby, giving visitors access to some of the best fishing the area has to offer, as well as other water-related recreation. <h2>Recreation</h2>
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 Pine interpretive trail is nearby. 
  
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. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers 14 campsites, three of which are accessible, for tent and RV camping. Each site can accommodate up to 10 people and two vehicles. Utility hookups are not available. Parking spurs are gravel.
  
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is available on-site and trash collection bins are placed throughout the facility.

Please properly store food in vehicles or hard sided campers to reduce attractants to wildlife, such as bears.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is located along the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, a popular fishing river in the area. Large, yellow-barked ponderosa pine trees tower above many of the campsites, which along with fir, aspen and lodgepole pine, provide pleasant shade. The campground is situated at an elevation of about 4,580 feet.
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A variety of wildlife can be seen in the area, including bald eagles, mule and white-tailed deer, moose, elk, bighorn sheep and numerous songbirds.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Alta Ranger Station, located on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, was the first Forest Service Ranger Station in the United States, built in 1899. It remains a popular tourist location and is just minutes from the campground. <br>  <br>Hughes Creek, once a vibrant placer gold mining site, is nearby. The historic area accounted for 88 percent of all the placer gold recovered in Ravalli County from 1904-1948.<br>  <br>Horse Creek natural hot springs can be found about 18 miles south from the campground, via gravel road with high-clearance vehicle recommended.<br>  <br>The nearest town is Conner, which provides some services and is approximately 27 miles to the north.  Darby is about 32 miles away and offers full services.</p>
<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy.

Alta Campground is located in a scenic forest in the heart of Montana's Bitterroot National Forest. The West Fork of the Bitterroot River flows nearby, giving visitors access to some of the best fishing the area has to offer, as well as other water-related recreation.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

firepit

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

picnic table

shade

Permitted Equipment

tent-40ft

rv-40ft

trailer-40ft

pickup camper-0ft

pop up camper-0ft

vehicle-0ft

5th wheel-0ft

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