Big Nelson Campground

State: Montana

Address 2: Lolo National Forest

Number of Sites: 4

Elevation: 4524

County: Powell

About: This campground, on the shoreline of Cooper’s Lake near Ovando, Montana, is a semi-remote, developed campground which offers shady rest and a beautiful view of the lake and adjacent mountains. The Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wildernesses are 7 miles away by trail.

Fees: No Fee

Usage: Light

Water: None

Restrooms: Yes

Directions: From the junction of Montana highways 83 and 20 (also known as “Clearwater Junction”) travel east on Montana nighway 200 for 19.5 miles. Turn north on North Fork Blackfoot Road #5550 and follow the signs 12 miles on a gravel road to the campground.