Copper King Campground — Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Copper King sits in a mixed conifer draw along Warm Springs Creek, tucked into the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest west of Anaconda. It’s a small, quiet USFS campground — vault toilets, fire rings, and a few picnic tables — nothing fancy, which is exactly what an overlander needs after a long day on the gravel. Expect light use mid-week; weekends in July and August see local traffic from Anaconda and Butte. Fire restrictions apply in late summer — check with Wisdom or Anaconda Ranger District before you strike a match.
Access is via forest road off MT-273 / Anaconda area roads — a high-clearance 2WD or better handles it without drama in dry conditions. Muddy spring runoff can soften things up. Water from the creek is nearby but treat it. No hookups, no reservations — first come, first served. Season typically runs June through September depending on snowpack.
Quiet USFS creek camp in Pintler country.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 3XJ8+R4 Sunnyside, Anaconda, MT, USA Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 5800 ft |
| Nearest town | Anaconda, MT |
| Miles from pavement | 8 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $10.00 / night |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | June-September |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |