Elliston, Montana, hooks RV travelers as the quiet gateway to Little Blackfoot River trout fishing and Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest trails. Five parks scatter across forest roads and riverbanks, delivering everything from dispersed big-rig sites to group camps with water. Base your rig here for crisp mornings amid pines, short drives to angling spots, and hikes that stretch into wild backcountry.
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Elliston sprang from 1860s gold strikes; miners dug claims along Forest Road 314 and Boulder Creek. The Little Blackfoot River draws fly-fishers for cutthroat trout amid cottonwoods. Forest Service trails climb ridges from Moose Creek flats, while dirt roads lead to old stamp mills near the highway.
Kading Campground fits solo travelers or couples with drinking water at $30 to $45 nightly. Moose Creek Campground and Quigley Group Use handle large parties in the national forest; Quigley adds pet-friendly water hookups at $50. Big rigs roll into Little Blackfoot River Dispersed Campsite #3 for campfires. Groups with pets pick Elliston Dispersed Camping on Forest Road 314 for pull-through sites.
Elliston is known for its 19th-century gold mining history and prime access to Little Blackfoot River fishing. Old claims dot Forest Road 314 hillsides, drawing history seekers. Anglers target native cutthroat trout in the river's clear pools, while hikers launch from nearby national forest trailheads into rugged ridges.
RV parks near Elliston include Kading Campground, Moose Creek Campground, and Quigley Group Use in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Dispersed options cover Little Blackfoot River Campsite #3 and Elliston on Forest Road 314. These spots cluster along riverbanks and forest roads, minutes from town via Montana Highway 1.
Yes, Quigley Group Use and Elliston Dispersed Camping on Forest Road 314 allow pets. Both offer group sites and pull-throughs in the national forest. Check Helena-Lewis and Clark rules for leash requirements and waste disposal to keep wildlife safe.