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Hilltop Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
1[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]

Hilltop Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana[3]. Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting on a hill between Cliff Lake and Wade Lake, in an old growth Douglas Fir forest[4]. Recreation.gov lists 1 overnight campsite, a standard nonelectric site reached by drive-in access[1][5]. The listed site allows up to 6 people[6]. Check-in is 2:00 PM[7] and check-out is 11:00 AM[8] on Recreation.gov. The description also mentions picnic tables and fire rings at each campsite[4].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 1
Site types[1] 1 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 11:00 AM
People per site[6] 6

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Hilltop Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists Hilltop Campground as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Hilltop Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at the listed campsite[9].
Are campfires allowed at Hilltop Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].
What are check-in and check-out times at Hilltop Campground?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[7] and check-out at 11:00 AM[8].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 1 overnight campsites at Hilltop Campground: 1 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Hilltop Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Hilltop Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Recreation.gov description for Hilltop Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Site access types at Hilltop Campground: Drive-In 1 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Maximum people per campsite at Hilltop Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Hilltop Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Hilltop Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Hilltop Campground: yes at all 1 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Hilltop Campground: yes at all 1 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.