Philipsburg Bay Campground

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMissoula / Lolo NFMontana⭐ 4.6 (215)

🟢 5 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Philipsburg Bay Campground in Montana has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, C #56–C #65 next to each othersites B #027, #028, #029, #040, C #46, #47, #48, #49, #50, #51, #52, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62, #63, #64, #65, #67, #68

Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites C #42

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →👥 C #43 & C #44 next to each othersites B #030, #039, C #43, #44, #53, #54

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 C #53 & C #54 next to each othersites B #029, C #51, #53, #54, #57, #58, #60, #61, #63, #65, #67

Tue Sep 8 – Thu Sep 102 nightsbook these dates →sites B #041

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite B #027 — A photo of Site 027 of Loop B at PHILIPSBURG BAY CAMPGROUND — **Site B #027** · A photo of Site 027 of Loop B at PHILIPSBURG BAY CAMPGROUND Leona Maneval

Campsite B #028 — A photo of Site 028 of Loop B at PHILIPSBURG BAY CAMPGROUND — **Site B #028** · A photo of Site 028 of Loop B at PHILIPSBURG BAY CAMPGROUND Leona Maneval

Campsite B #029 — A photo of Site 029 of Loop B at PHILIPSBURG BAY CAMPGROUND — **Site B #029** · A photo of Site 029 of Loop B at PHILIPSBURG BAY CAMPGROUND Leona Maneval

Campsite B #040 — A photo of Site 040 of Loop B at PHILIPSBURG BAY CAMPGROUND — **Site B #040** · A photo of Site 040 of Loop B at PHILIPSBURG BAY CAMPGROUND Leona Maneval

Campsite C #46 — 40 feet — **Site C #46** · 40 feetLeona Maneval

Campsite C #47 — Table and ring — **Site C #47** · Table and ringLeona Maneval

Campsite C #47 — 40 feet — **Site C #47** · 40 feetLeona Maneval

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Philipsburg Bay Campground over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 5–15 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $17–$30/nightStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★215 ratings

5★160

4★35

3★13

2★4

1★3

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.3/4

Verizon3.2/4

AT&T2.9/4

Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Philipsburg Bay Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Philipsburg Bay Campground?

Philipsburg Bay Campground in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Philipsburg Bay Campground?

Campsite fees at Philipsburg Bay Campground run about $17–$30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Philipsburg Bay Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Philipsburg Bay Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Philipsburg Bay Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Philipsburg Bay Campground over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 5–15 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Philipsburg Bay Campground a good campground?

Philipsburg Bay Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 215 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Philipsburg Bay Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Philipsburg Bay Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 18 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Philipsburg Bay Campground located?

Philipsburg Bay Campground is located in Missoula / Lolo NF, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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