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Alta Campground

West Fork Ranger Station, Darby, Montana, United States

Alta Campground Tent Site
Painted Rocks Lake View from the dam
Alta Campground south end
Alta Campground Information Board
Alta Campground Site 3

About Alta Campground

Alta Campground is located in a scenic forest in the heart of Montana's Bitterroot National Forest. The West Fork of the Bitterroot River flows nearby, giving visitors access to some of the best fishing the area has to offer, as well as other water-related recreation.

Number of accommodations: 9

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night

Location Alta Campground

Address:
West Fork Ranger Station
Darby, MT, 59829
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 45.6239 / -114.302

Elevation: 1508 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Call (406) 821-3269 for information on road conditions or fire restrictions
General

Click here for more information on the Bitterroot National Forest
General

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
General

Bears frequent the area - A Food Storage Order is in effect on all National Forest System lands within the Montana portion of the Bitterroot National Forest from March 1 - December 1 annually. For more information visit https://nfs.fs2c.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r01/bitterroot/publication/alerts/BRF_FSO_Handout_final.pdf

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Nearby destinations

Gibbonsville
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