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Alta Campground

Alta CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
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May–Sep
best months

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The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Bitterroot National Forest.

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  • 14 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,948 ft
  • Near DarbyWest Fork Ranger District · Bitterroot National Forest

Alta Campground is located in a scenic forest in the heart of Montana's Bitterroot National Forest. The West Fork of the Bitterroot River flows nearby, giving visitors access to some of the best fishing the area has to offer, as well as other water-related recreation.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Alta Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      29° / 11°

    2. Feb

      36° / 13°

    3. Mar

      47° / 21°

    4. Apr

      56° / 29°

    5. May

      65° / 36°

    6. Jun

      72° / 42°

    7. Jul

      83° / 46°

    8. Aug

      83° / 44°

    9. Sep

      73° / 38°

    10. Oct

      58° / 30°

    11. Nov

      40° / 20°

    12. Dec

      30° / 11°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gibbonsville #2, ID, 19 mi away at 4,480 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Alta Campground

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