Quigley Group Use Site sits in forested mountain terrain on the top of MacDonald Pass about 15 mi west of Helena, Montana. Quigley is on public land managed by the Helena Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest and is adjacent to the Continental Divide National Scenic (CDNST) trail. Located right on the Continental Divide at 6.3 ft elevation, there are spectacular views of surrounding country encompassing meadows, timbered slopes, and mountains. The site is available for rental from June 1 to October 15 each year and closed at all other times.
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Quigley Group Use Site, Loop: Area Quigley Group Use Site
Quigley Group Use offers a great, easily accessible location with personal space for groups and beautiful valley views, complemented by wildlife visits from moose and deer. Cell service is reliable, enhancing the experience. While there is some traffic noise and limited shade, these minor drawbacks do not overshadow the overall enjoyment of the site.
I recently visited this campground and had a very disappointing experience. I do not recommend coming here. The site is far too expensive for what is essentially primitive camping, with very few amenities to justify the cost. The area felt unsafe and unmonitored, as people and vehicles were constantly coming and going. Overall, I would strongly suggest avoiding this location for camping.
We had planned to stay until tomorrow, but our second day here ended abruptly. Out of nowhere, heavy rain poured down, accompanied by thunder and lightning. Concerned about the roads—mostly gravel with sections of soil and grass turning into slippery mud—we decided to pack up and leave early. We didn’t want to risk getting stuck. Unfortunately, the weather and conditions gave off a very negative vibe, and our experience here ended on that sour note.
We went at a very warm time. It was nice to be at the top of the pass, and have it cool off at night. There is some traffic noise and frequent cars and people pass by. Very little shade. Lots of sun exposure. Overall a great spot.
Great location easily accessed and secluded from the other camp sites. Really enjoyed the personal space for the group. Nice views out over the valley. Moose and deer visited. Cell service good. One 2 very slight draw backs: day use area neighbors the site, which brought few guests nearby, and using the vault toilet on the edge of the group site which is designated for the group site use. And the hwy is right there, so occasional vehicle noise. Worth it though.
Great location easily accessed and secluded from the other camp sites. Really enjoyed the personal space for the group. Nice views out over the valley. Moose and deer visited. Cell service good. One 2 very slight draw backs: day use area neighbors the site, which brought few guests nearby, and using the vault toilet on the edge of the group site which is designated for the group site use. And the hwy is right there, so occasional vehicle noise. Worth it though.
Great location easily accessed and secluded from the other camp sites. Really enjoyed the personal space for the group. Nice views out over the valley. Moose and deer visited. Cell service good. One 2 very slight draw backs: day use area neighbors the site, which brought few guests nearby, and using the vault toilet on the edge of the group site which is designated for the group site use. And the hwy is right there, so occasional vehicle noise. Worth it though.
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Location & Directions for Quigley Group Use
Helena Ranger District, Helena, MT 59602 United States
From Helena, Montana, take US-12 W west for 13 mi to the top of MacDonald Pass, turn left (south) at the Cromwell-Dixon Campground sign and cross the large cattleguard. Turm left (east) again, travel about 500 ft and cross a second cattleguard. Th...
From Helena, Montana, take US-12 W west for 13 mi to the top of MacDonald Pass, turn left (south) at the Cromwell-Dixon Campground sign and cross the large cattleguard. Turm left (east) again, travel about 500 ft and cross a second cattleguard. Then, turn left (north) again and you'll be at the gated entrance into the Quigley Day Use area.
