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Title: Overnight parking at Silver lake or Georgetown
Post by: Noon on Jan 29, 2019, 10:25 AM
I was wondering if anyone could offer me some information. A few hick ups in my Fort Peck trip has lead me to planning on hitting Silver Lake and Georgetown this coming weekend. Planning a two day trip, I am looking into where I can keep the car overnight. I will either be in my tent or the car (yes, I know its cold at night in the winter, I've winter camped my fair share) and having only been to Georgetown twice, both in the day time, I do not know if the camp areas will be plowed or even open for use. If anyone has any input or suggestions on where I can do spend the night, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Title: Re: Overnight parking at Silver lake or Georgetown
Post by: pmmpete on Jan 29, 2019, 10:59 AM
You could camp in the parking area at the boat ramp in the campground on the south side of Philipsburg Bay.
Title: Re: Overnight parking at Silver lake or Georgetown
Post by: Noon on Jan 29, 2019, 11:38 AM
Quote from: pmmpete on Jan 29, 2019, 10:59 AM
You could camp in the parking area at the boat ramp in the campground on the south side of Philipsburg Bay.

Thanks!
I figured I would just give a call to FWP and see if the parking areas would be allowed for camping during the winter. I am looking to get lots of fishing in, not looking to get rowdy or anything.
Title: Re: Overnight parking at Silver lake or Georgetown
Post by: pmmpete on Jan 29, 2019, 04:40 PM
Quote from: Noon on Jan 29, 2019, 11:38 AM
Thanks!
I figured I would just give a call to FWP and see if the parking areas would be allowed for camping during the winter. I am looking to get lots of fishing in, not looking to get rowdy or anything.
Check if the outhouse is open.  If it is, bring your own toilet paper in case it has run out.
Title: Re: Overnight parking at Silver lake or Georgetown
Post by: SpitzoMT on Jan 30, 2019, 04:10 AM
Quote from: Noon on Jan 29, 2019, 10:25 AM
I was wondering if anyone could offer me some information. A few hick ups in my Fort Peck trip has lead me to planning on hitting Silver Lake and Georgetown this coming weekend. Planning a two day trip, I am looking into where I can keep the car overnight. I will either be in my tent or the car (yes, I know its cold at night in the winter, I've winter camped my fair share) and having only been to Georgetown twice, both in the day time, I do not know if the camp areas will be plowed or even open for use. If anyone has any input or suggestions on where I can do spend the night, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

The campgrounds will not be open for use as the gates are closed at the entrances for the winter.....That being said, I don't see why one couldn't hoof it a few yards into one & pitch a tent.....If your gonna stay in the vehicle by the campground entrance parking areas (which should be plowed), I wouldn't expect that to be a problem as long as your parked out of the way.....Fairly certain the forest service runs all those campgrounds, so you may want to call the Philipsburg Ranger Station @ 406-859-3211 for more info or a little clarification anyway.....Good luck to ya & have a safe trip !!
Title: Re: Overnight parking at Silver lake or Georgetown
Post by: Noon on Jan 30, 2019, 09:06 AM
Quote from: SpitzoMT on Jan 30, 2019, 04:10 AM
The campgrounds will not be open for use as the gates are closed at the entrances for the winter.....That being said, I don't see why one couldn't hoof it a few yards into one & pitch a tent.....If your gonna stay in the vehicle by the campground entrance parking areas (which should be plowed), I wouldn't expect that to be a problem as long as your parked out of the way.....Fairly certain the forest service runs all those campgrounds, so you may want to call the Philipsburg Ranger Station @ 406-859-3211 for more info or a little clarification anyway.....Good luck to ya & have a safe trip !!

Thank you Spitzo!