Big Nelson Cg Complex

About

This campground, on the shoreline of Coopers Lake near Ovando, Montana, is a semi-remote, developed campground which offers shady rest and a beautiful view of the lake and adjacent mountains. The Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wildernesses are 7 miles away by trail. Big Nelson has tent camping only. No camping is allowed in the parking lot and no trailers are permitted.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Montana Department of Transportation

  22 mi

• fuel station

  Exxon

  14 mi

• grocery

  D & D Foodtown

  14 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  20 mi

• trailhead

  Trailhead

  1.2 mi

• attraction

  The Brand Bar Museum

  11 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  9.2 mi

Forest road access near this stay: COOPERS LAKE in Lolo National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

• MT
• fs.usda.gov
• OPEN