Recreation area

Continental Divide

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest · Montana — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

This geographic area is the scenic backdrop and primary recreational resource for Montana’s capital city, Helena. It also includes the smaller communities of Austin, Rimini, and Unionville. Portions of the geographic area are in the political geographies of Lewis and Clark, Powell, and Jefferson counties. The spine of the divide is higher, cooler, wetter, and more exposed, imbuing it with a unique microclimate. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail follows the crest of the divide. More information on the Continental Divide landscape

Activities

  • BIKING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HUNTING
  • PICNICKING
  • FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT

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