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This is a free National Forest campground just north of the highway. We stayed here on a June weekend, expecting to find lots of competition for a spot, but only 2 other parties spent the night. It's near the highway, and truck noise could be an issue, but we went to one of the farthest (northern) sites, and found highway noise not a problem. Also, that loop has some nice views to the north. There is no water available, and pit toilets only, but it's what you expect from a free FS site. Toilets were clean and well-kept. To reach the furthest sites, take the right fork when entering the campground. Watch for a big set of chuckholes about 100 yards in. We enjoyed staying here while we explored the Tongue River valley.

We've stopped here scores of times over the years between Montana and points south. This is the first trip where timing was right for us to spend the night, in early April 2022. We were the only rig here, but there are room for many. There is no fee, but there is a donation box. We had no problem finding a level spot, where we wouldn't have to unhook. It's quiet and pleasant. There is are several pit toilets, and a new drinking water spigot has been installed in the north end. This is the historic site where, on August 15, 1877, after leaving the Battle of the Big Hole, the Nez Perce encountered a group of freighters and killed 5. There is an old marker on the far side of the creek commemorating this event. Also worth seeing in the area is Skull Canyon, about a mile north, on the east side of the highway. Be sure to close the gate if you go up there (don't bring a trailer).

This is a fine community campsite just west of Wisdom, near the west shore of the Big Hole River. Even though I've come to Wisdom for over 60 years, I never tire of the ever-shifting views. It's very informal, and there is room for at least 10 rigs. Instead of beating up our RV on the drive to any of the lakes in the area, we prefer to camp here and drive there in our pickup. A number of bow hunters were camped here when we stayed in late Sept., but we still found several spots for our friends and us on a Sunday.
There's no electric, sewer, or water hookup here. I didn't notice a water hydrant, but didn't look for one as we carried enough. There's a little highway noise, but it's not a busy road. The camp features a toilet and a small clubhouse with free internet (unsecured), plus picnic tables and fire pits. We could get no Verizon signal. There is Verizon service in Jackson, about 18 miles south, so you can check your messages while in the hot springs pool.
The American Legion has provided a great facility here for visitors to use. There is no fee, but we urge campers to make a generous donation. They deserve it!
A tip for those wishing to fish: late in the season the river is often closed to fishing here, and it's not posted in the campground. Check with the Hook & Horn Trading Post on the north side of the highway in Wisdom. They keep track of the regulations.

We stayed here in 2012 and had a good stay. However, all the online references say it's permanently closed. It's no longer shown on Google Maps and no phone number or other information is shown on any other sites. If it's closed, should be removed from Campendium.