USDA Forest Service · Montana
Cascade Campground
USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 2 no hookups
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,566 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CASCADE CAMP (NFSR 263) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Lolo National Forest
- Nearest town
- Plains
- Address
- 408 Clayton , Plains , MT, 59859
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography, Picnicking, Rafting, Star Gazing, Water Access
About
Overview
Scenic Byway
Clark Fork River
Iron Mountain Trailhead
Cascade Falls
Wildlife
Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, and western larch trees
Recreation
Camping
Hiking
Fishing
Rafting
Boating
Facilities
Cascade Campground has 11 sites plus 1 group site that are back in only and can accommodate RV's 27' to 35' in length depending on the site. All sites have a picnic table and a fire ring. A primitive boat ramp is available on Clark Fork River across the highway from the campground. Potable water, vault toilets and garbage service are available. This is a first come first served campground with a self-serve fee station with no host on site. It is 13 miles to groceries in Plains, Montana from this location
Natural Features
This campground is located in the canyon bottom along the Clark Fork River. The site is adjacent to the highway and across the road from the river, and forested with Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine and western larch providing abundant shade. Fishing opportunities are available at the river. The Iron Mountain Trailhead #242 also known as the historic Wagon Road Trail are located near the campground. The Cascade Falls overlook trail is also accessible from the Cascade Campground.
Nearby Attractions
Clark Fork River
Quinns natural hot springs.
The Iron Mountain Trail #242, historic wagon road.
Cascade Falls
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-5287.
Fees
$15.00 per night. Extra vehicle not in tow $5.00. Group site $20.00 per night. Extra vehicle not in tow $5.00.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 26° | -16° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 24° | -12° | 51° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 31° | 8° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 35° | 15° | 78° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 44° | 32° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 74° | 52° | 39° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 61° | 47° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 60° | 49° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 52° | 42° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 41° | 30° | 79° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 34° | 19° | 66° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 31° | 2° | 52° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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