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Vigilante Campground

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  • dump station11 mi
  • fuel station17 mi

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Vigilante Campground is located approximately 24 miles northeast of Helena in the Big Belt Mountains. To access the campground travel northeast of Helena on Highway #280, across the Missouri River to the small community of York. At York continue driving straight on Road #4 to the campground. This 7 acre campground provides access to the Hanging Valley National Recreation Trail and the scenic Trout Creek Canyon Trail.

Around this stay

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

  • dump station

    Dump station

    11 mi
  • fuel station

    Sinclair

    17 mi
  • propane

    Montana Propane

    19 mi
  • grocery

    Heritage Food Store

    17 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    19 mi
  • trailhead

    Trout Creek Canyon Trailhead

    < 0.1 mi
  • attraction

    Two Camps Vista

    8.9 mi
  • recreation site

    Missouri River/jim Ball Gfa - Bear Trap Cua

    0.8 mi

Forest road access near this stay: VIGILANTE CAMPGROUND in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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