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Branham Lakes Campground and Picnic Area
The Branham Lakes Campground is a nice rustic campground on 3 acres. At almost 9,000 feet, this campground is one of the highest places you can drive to in Southwest Montana. There is a day-use picnic area here, ADA accessible toilet, water in spring/summer, as well as a boat launch and fishing access area. Although the road to get here is a dirt road that is rocky in places and may not be suitable for low-profile vehicles, and trailers are not recommended, the alpine meadows and views of the Tobacco Root mountains are worth the trek. The campground’s six sites rest along the lakeshore, surrounding by the beauty of nature.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open annually from early July through late September, weather dependent. |
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Picnic tables, Toilets |
| Fees: | There is a $15.00 per night fee for this campground. |
| Restrictions: | Forest-wide stay limit: Camping in an area, campsite, or developed campground is limited to 16 accumulated days within any 30 day period. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has a mandatory forest-wide Food Storage Order. Food Storage Requirements 2014 Food Storage Order |
| Closest Towns: | Sheridan, MT |
| Water: | Seasonally Available |
| Restroom: | Yes |
| Information Center: | Madison Ranger District Phone:(406)842-5432 |
General Information
Directions:From Sheridan go east on Mill Creek Road for about 13 miles. Road conditions can be an issue so the road is not recommended for those with trailers. Please call for specific road conditions.
General Notes:
There is no garbage service at this area so please pack out what you pack in.
Activities
Campground Camping
There are 6 tent sites available on a first come, first served basis.
General Info:
General Notes- There is no garbage service at this campground so please pack out what you pack in.
- There are bears in the area so there is a mandatory Food Storage Order in effect annually from March 1 through December 1.
| No. of Sites | There are 6 tent sites |
| Reservation Info | The 6 sites are available on a first come, first served basis. |
| Fire Information | There are established fire pits at each site. |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Branham Lakes offers some nice fishing opportunities. There is a boat launch at the lake. Road conditions can be an issue for those hauling boats so please call ahead for specific conditions.
| Permit: | Please check with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for licensing and permit information. |
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Ice Fishing
The lakes freeze in the winter and provide for some ice fishing opportunities. Please call ahead for lake conditions.
| Permit: | Please check with Montan Fish, Wildlife and Parks for licensing and permit information. |
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Day Hiking
There are many hiking opportunities near the campground.
Picnicking
There is a day use area at this site. There is no garbage service here so please pack out what you pack in.
Boating - Non-Motorized
There is a boat launch here and this is a great place for canoeing or lake kayaking. Road conditions can be an issue for those hauling boats so please call ahead for detailed road condition information.
Swimming
Branham Lakes is a fun place to swim in the summertime, but the water is still cold so be prepared.
Amenities
| Tent camping: | 6 Sites |
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| Toilets: | Vault (No showers) Accessible |