About Alta Campground
Number of accommodations: 9
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (46)
What Guests Are Saying
Alta Campground is a beautifully maintained and clean campground, praised for its tall pine trees, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly hosts, Karen and Chris. Visitors appreciate the well-marked sites, accessible restrooms, and the overall tranquility, making it an ideal getaway. While it's somewhat remote, the scenic location and excellent facilities make it a highly recommended destination for campers seeking relaxation.
What Guests Are Saying
Alta Campground is a beautifully maintained and clean campground, praised for its tall pine trees, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly hosts, Karen and Chris. Visitors appreciate the well-marked sites, accessible restrooms, and the overall tranquility, making it an ideal getaway. While it's somewhat remote, the scenic location and excellent facilities make it a highly recommended destination for campers seeking relaxation.
Review Summary
Terry H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
Very nice well maintained campground in the Bitterroot National Forest. Great camp hosts.
Katie C
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
The campground was so clean and beautiful. We arrived to a site that was racked, dog poo bags available at every site. Bathrooms were cleaned often and smelled like peppermint. Great hosts. We felt welcomed and so did the dogs :) Lots of hiking and recreation close by . Worth the drive all the way from Texas!
Mark M
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
Campground is absolutely amazing! It is small and intimate, right on the river. Only about 15 spots, so never overcrowded even at full capacity. The site are nicely spaced so you do not feel like you're right on top of your neighbor -the camp next to us ran a generator off and on and we could barely here it-. Previous reviews from last year (2020) have mentioned the camp hosts as a negative, I can assure you that the current camp host are absolutely amazing! They came over our first night and introduced themselves, and we're very friendly. Each camp site is very nicely maintained, they clear them out as soon as they are vacated, even going so far as to rake the gravel smooth. They clean the bathrooms daily, and that is very apparent as these were the cleanest vault toilets we have EVER experienced (and even smelled minty fresh!!). They also left dog bags at each of the campsites, and at the water spigots, to ensure there is no dog droppings to accidentally step in, even if you forgot your own bags. All in all I give this campground a 10 out of 10, highly recommended, we will be returning soon!
Robin M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
Lovely campsite. The sites were well spaced out, quiet, and private. Some shade and a beautiful creek, helped to cool off the hot days. The best part was Gordon, the most amazing camp host! The camp was very clean. The sites were actually racked clean. Gordon was so kind, he was like a super hero! He graciously helped jump start our battery and proceeded to charge it. Then brought us a bag of ice when we ran out! Gordon welcomes all guest and clearly enjoys his jobs! He saved our camping experience! You rock Gordon!
Diane M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
Alta was clean, quiet and well kept up. The camp hosts are wonderful.
Courtney N
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
Beautiful, clean, and spacious! Wonderful camp hosts- can't wait to go back :)
gary g
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
Came for 5 days stayed 12, hosts was fantastic.
Andrea S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
The hosts came over to our campsite to introduce themselves when we arrived. Our campsite was immaculate and so was the restroom we used during our stay.
It is a beautiful, peaceful campground and we plan on visiting again.
Terry H
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
Very clean, and quiet. Camp hosts are the best ever, very welcoming!!!
Kevin R
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: AREA ALTA CAMPGROUND
Perfect campsite. Beautiful location alongside the creek and not far upstream from boating/fishing, with fly fishing options everywhere. Directions were easy to follow and the site was well marked. Our specific spot was great with drinking water and a vault toilet easily accessible. The bathrooms were the cleanest public bathrooms I've ever used. The campground managers were incredibly helpful and kind - they provided us with everything from hiking trails suggestions to (literally) slices of cake! Darby is not too far away for resupplying on food, beer, and ice.
Location Alta Campground
Address:
West Fork Ranger Station
Darby, MT, 59829
United States
From Darby, travel south on Highway 93 for about four miles. Turn right onto Road # 473 and continue southwest, past Painted Rocks Lake, for about 30 miles to the campground on the right.
Alta Campground is accessible via Highway 93, which is approximately four miles north of the campground. Travelers can access the campground by taking Road # 473 from Highway 93.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.6239 / -114.302
Elevation: 1508 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Call (406) 821-3269 for information on road conditions or fire restrictions
- Click here for more information on the Bitterroot National Forest
- 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.
- 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026