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Piney Campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake and provides ideal access to fishing, boating and water skiing. It is located in the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Surrounded by mountains of outstanding beauty, the location is perfect for visitors who enjoy mountain and water sports or those who prefer relaxing and taking in the spectacular view. Recreation Georgetown Lake is a prime destination for fishing and fly fishing with kokanee salmon, rainbow and brook trout being the most sought-after species. Canoeing and boating are also popular activities. Hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers will find no shortage of trails within a few miles of the campground. Facilities The facility has 29 sites that are all first-come, first-served, with the exception of one loop, with 19 sites, that can be reserved in advance during the summer season. It is available for RV or tent camping and is boater-friendly with paved roads and a boat ramp nearby. The campground features drinking water and vault toilets. The sites include picnic tables and fire rings. Natural Features The campground overlooks the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Georgetown Lake is a large mountain lake spanning close to 3,000 acres at an elevation of over 6,000 ft. Lodgepole pines enclose the lake and surrounding mountains, providing a home to abundant wildlife including moose, elk, white-tailed deer and even bighorn sheep. Water birds such as the graceful blue heron as well as hawks and other birds of prey also inhabit the lake area. Nearby Attractions The towns of Anaconda and Philipsburg are nearby and the campground is adjacent to Georgetown Lake. Discovery Ski Area is close by with lift-access mountain biking. ADA Access: N
From Hwy 1 take Georgetown Lake Road over dam. Follow signs; Piney will be 2 miles on your left.
The boat launch is GREAT. I've never camped at the campground. Seems like plenty of pullins, not necessarily right on top of each other. Dogs must be leashed. Boat launch area is day use only but the campground is adjacent. Easy in and out. Usually plenty of parking in the lot, but on a busy Saturday in July, get there early. Lots of room on the lake once you're offloaded.
Individual day-use parking spots provide water access to groups who'd like to set up a shady camp for the day.
Shame the trees had to all be cut down, pesky beetles. Still, at this elevation and right on the water, heat wasn't really a problem. Well water and bathrooms handy, close to the water, just be advised if you want to try taking a swim, the bottom near the main part of the campground is pure muck, easy to sacrifice a flip flop or worse if you're not careful. Might be better over near the boat ramp, didn't try it.
