USDA Forest Service · Montana
Richardson Campground
USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,863 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
- RICHARDSON CAMPGROUND (NFSR 211-A) · improved native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- White Sulphur Springs, MT
About
US Forest Service campground. Richardson Campground is located in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in the Castle Mountains. At an elevation of 5,500 feet, the campground encompasses 8 acres. It is located in a lodgepole pine forest on a hillside. There are 3 campsites provided with restrooms. Richardson Creek is located nearby, and scenic hiking trails are accessible from the campground. Pets are welcome. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 16 feet. All campgrounds on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days in one location. A food storage order is in effect from March 1st to December 1st to prevent human-bear conflicts on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Store all unattended food and attractants properly. Please see Food Storage Order for specifics. Open and close dates can vary depending on snowfall conditions. Please call the local district office or check our website. Leashed dogs are welcome. Horses are not allowed in campgrounds. Motorized OHVs must stay on the campground road. The campgrounds include access to drinking water during the warmer months, and all have at least one handicap accessible vault toilet. Each campsite has a fire ring and/or grill, and a picnic table. Even if water is unavailable, campground fees are still required. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 11° | -32° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 25° | 10° | -29° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 19° | 1° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 39° | 25° | -14° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 35° | 26° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 44° | 33° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 52° | 38° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 52° | 43° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 66° | 44° | 29° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 51° | 31° | 19° | 69° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 23° | -16° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 13° | -18° | 41° | 10 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Grasshopper Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Spring Creek · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
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- Jumping Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 16 mi
- Daisy Dean Camp Campground · USDA Forest Service · 19 mi
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