Montana · Camping

Big Tall Pit

Jun–Sep
best months

Is Big Tall Pit open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. It doesn't name Big Tall Pit, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 7,205 ft
  • Wisdom Ranger DistrictBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Big Tall Pit is a 10-site campground in Montana managed by the Forest Service. The campground is open during spring, summer, and fall, but muddy conditions may affect access. Campers should be prepared for potential bear and wildlife encounters in the area.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Big Tall Pit

    Best months: June–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

      28° / 8°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 8°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      39° / 16°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      46° / 23°

      9 wet

    5. May

      57° / 31°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 37°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 42°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 39°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      66° / 32°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      51° / 25°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 14°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 7°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jackson, MT, 13.3 mi away at 6,480 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)