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Grasshopper Campground, Montana
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Description: Elevation 6900-foot elevation. 24 campsites at the start of a great adventure on the Pioneer Scenic Byway. You could spend the day digging crystals and amethysts at Crystal Creek rockhound area. You could visit Coolidge ghost town, where quantities of silver were produced at the turn of the 20th century. You could hike the many area trails, starting with the Grasshopper National Recreation Trail. You could go mountain biking over at the Maverick Mountain ski area. And when you`re done? Go soak in 118º Elkhorn hot springs!

Location: From Dillon, go 3 miles south on I-15, then exit onto MT 278, go west 22 miles, then 13 miles north on the Pioneer Scenic Byway (Forest Road 73).

Address: Dillon Ranger District
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
420 Barrett Street
Dillon, MT  59725
Phone: (406) 683-3900

Season: June 16 - September 15

Fee: $8/ camping + $2 ea addl vehicle; group fee

Reservations: NO
Activities
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 Biking  Fishing  Picnicking
 Boating (Motorized)  Hiking/Backpacking  Scenic Driving
 Boating (Non-motorized)  Horseback Riding  
 Boating (WW)  Hunting  Water Sports
 Camping    Wildlife Viewing
 Caving  Off Highway Vehicles  Winter Sports
 Climbing    

Services and Facilities
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 Visitor Center  Group Campgnd  RV Sites
  Exhibits  Campgnd, Primitive  Electric Hookup
 Interpretive Programs  Drinking Water  Dump Station
 Cultural-Historic Sites  Restrooms  Boat Ramp
 Campgnd, Developed  Showers  Marina
 Rental Cabins

Notes: 25 foot maximum RV or trailer length. Elkhorn hot springs is private and a fee is charged.
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