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Phillipsburg Bay Campground.

General information.

Region: Region 2--West Central.
Dominant Setting: mountain, forest, lake.
Location: The campground is located about 11 miles south of Philipsburg at Georgetown Lake off the Georgetown Lake Road.
Manager: USDA Forest Service.
Amenities: pit toilets, trash containers, drinkable water.
There is a use fee at this location.
Pets are allowed (on leash).

Available Activities.

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Accessible activities: none.
Non-accessible activities: boating, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, nature viewing.

General access route information.

Route name: Boat ramp area.
Access route surface: paved, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: maximum running slope of 1.6%, maximum cross slope of 0.5%.

Route name: Campsite B39.
Access route surface: dirt, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: maximum running slope of 5.6%, maximum cross slope of 2%.

Route name: Campsite C57.
Access route surface: dirt, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: maximum running slope of 3.5%, maximum cross slope of 3.6%.

Location pictures.

1: Picture 1--This is campsite #C57. It does not have an accessible table or grill but the parking pad is 14' X 59' with a slope of .3%.

2: Picture 2--This accessible latrine is 150' from campsite #C57. Max slope is 3.8% and cross slope 1.7%.

3: Picture 3--Closeup of campsite #C57. The campsite amenities have a slope of 3.5% and cross slope of 3.6%

4: Picture 4--This is campsite #B39. The parking pad is 31' by 41' with a .6% slope. It does not have an accessible table or grill. The max slope is 5.6% and cross slope is 2%.

5: Picture 5--The accessible latrine is 90' from campsite #B39. Max slope is 4.4% and cross 1.7%.

6: Picture 6--This is the old hand pump style of water hydrant. It does not meet accessibility standards.

7: Picture 7--The route to this boat ramp is 1.6% and cross .5%. The ramp itself is 15% and cross 1%.

User comments about this location.

1: On Monday, July 1, 2013, MonTECH wrote:
This campground does not have any campsites that meet accessibility standards, however, campsites #C57 and #B39 might work for some if you are with a support crew.

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Manager's contact information.

Managed by: USDA Forest Service.
Address: Pintler Ranger District, 88 Business Loop, Phillipsburg, MT 59858
Phone Number: (406) 859-3211
TDD phone number is not available.
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Information source and currentness.

Source of Information: MonTECH L. Bastian

Information Date: 7/1/2013 10:54:40 AM