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Blodgett Canyon Campground.
General information.
Region: Region 2--West Central.
Dominant Setting: forest, river/stream, rock formations.
Location: Unknown
Manager: USDA Forest Service.
Amenities: accessible bathrooms, pit toilets, drinkable water, parking.
There is a use fee at this location.
Pets are allowed (on leash).
Available Activities.
Accessible activities: camping, picnicking.
Non-accessible activities: hiking.
Accessible camping information.
Site name: Campsite #1.
Type of site or sites: tent site, RV site.
Site features: paved parking pad, parking pad size of 41 by 18 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface not within accessible reach range.
This site has a campground host.
Comment: The ground slopes away from the picnic table at a 4% slope on one end, leaving only one side of the table accessible for wheel chair seating.
Route name: Campsite #1 General Amenity Area.
Access route surface: paved.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 34 inches, maximum running slope of 4%.
Route name: Campsite #1 to Accessible Toilet.
Access route surface: paved, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 72 inches, maximum running slope of 5.3%, maximum cross slope of 1%.
Route name: Campsite #1 to Water Hydrant.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 36 inches, maximum running slope of 10.8%, maximum cross slope of 6.1%.
Site name: Campsite #2.
Type of site or sites: tent site, RV site.
Site features: paved parking pad, parking pad size of 39 by 18 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface not within accessible reach range.
This site has a campground host.
Route name: Campsite #2 General Amenity Area.
Access route surface: paved.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 32 inches, maximum running slope of 1%.
Route name: Campsite #2 to Accessible Toilet.
Access route surface: paved, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 72 inches, maximum running slope of 5.3%, maximum cross slope of 1%.
Route name: Campsite #2 to Water Hydrant.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 36 inches, maximum running slope of 10.8%, maximum cross slope of 6.1%.
Site name: Walk-In Site.
Type of site or sites: tent site.
Site features: paved parking pad, parking pad size of 26 by 16 feet, picnic table is located along an accessible route and there is wheelchair seating, BBQ with cooking surface not within accessible reach range.
This site has a campground host.
Comment: This site is not marked as accessible, but does have some accessible features. It is a really nice campsite for those wanting some distance from the crowds.
There is a 325' path from the parking to the campsite. The trail is about 45" wide and is made of firm and stable compacted gravel. There are two sections where the slopes make it not accessible: a 30' stretch with a maximum slope of 14.5%, cross slope 5%, and a 23' stretch with a maximum slope of 13%, cross slope 2.8%.
Route name: Walk-In Campsite General Amenity Area.
Access route surface: gravel, dirt, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 45 inches, maximum running slope of 3%.
Route name: Walk-In Campsite to Accessible Toilet.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 45 inches, maximum running slope of 14.5%, maximum cross slope of 5%.
Route name: Walk-In Campsite to Water Hydrant.
Access route surface: paved, gravel, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: minimum clear tread width of 45 inches, maximum running slope of 14.5%, maximum cross slope of 5%.
Accessible picnicking information.
Site name: Day Use Picnic Areas.
Estimated number of accessible picnic tables: 3.
Picnic table information: fixed picnic tables, along accessible routes, picnic tables have wheelchair seating spaces.
Other features: BBQ with a non-accessible cooking surface height (surface is not within 15 to 34 inches from the ground).
Comment: There is one accessible picnic table located at Blodgett Trailhead, just before you enter the campground. The other tables are located in the campground at the Day Use Area, but the access route makes them inaccessible. The route is compacted gravel, firm and stable, but reaches a maximum slope of 14.5%, cross slope 4.5%.
Location pictures.
1: Picture 1--Walk-in campsite: This site has two large tent pads, a fire ring, and an accessible picnic table.
2: Picture 2--Walk-in site access trail: The trail is nice and wide with firm and stable compacted gravel. There are just a few spots where slopes reach a maximum of 14.5%.
3: Picture 3--Campsite #1.
4: Picture 4--Campsite #2.
5: Picture 5--Day use picnic area.
6: Picture 6--Blodgett Campground information boards and fee station.
Additional information about this location.
1: There is drinking water at this site, but the hydrant is an old pump style and is not accessible.
2: Campsite #4 is marked as accessible but does not have any accessible features.
3: Blodgett Campground is open from May 1 thru November 1
User comments about this location.
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Manager's contact information.
Managed by: USDA Forest Service.
Address: Stevensville Ranger District
88 Main Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
Phone Number: (406) 777-5461
TDD phone number is not available.
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Information source and currentness.
Source of Information: MonTECH
S.Hammer
Information Date: 5/11/2011
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