Things to do near Lincoln, Montana
Rivers, trails, ghost towns and dark skies, all a short drive from your site.
Your base camp
Explore Lincoln and the Blackfoot Valley
Spend the morning exploring an old mining town, walk beside the river or head into Lincoln for lunch. A longer day might take you into the mountains or to Helena or Missoula.
Start with whatever interests you most. The guides below will help you work out the details, whether you want a full day away or an afternoon close to Lincoln.
- Blackfoot River
- Public access information
- Sculpture in the Wild
- 5 min
- Continental Divide
- 25 min
- Helena
- 1 hr
- Missoula
- 1½ hr
- Glacier NP
- 3 hr
Activities
Pick your adventure
Choose a guide for outing ideas and practical planning information.
Fish the Blackfoot River
Explore river access and lake options, with links to current fishing information.
UTV & ATV trails
Explore local ride ideas and find information about routes, access and rentals.
Stargazing
Plan an evening outdoors with tips for choosing a clear night and enjoying the sky.
Wildlife
Learn about local wildlife and how to watch respectfully.
Hiking
Compare walks and longer outings before choosing your trail.
Ghost towns
Explore former mining communities and plan the drive before you leave.
Day trips
Choose an outing to Helena, Missoula, Seeley Lake or farther afield.
By season
What’s best when
Spring
Watch the valley move into spring while snow can remain in higher country. Consider a visit to town or Sculpture in the Wild, and check conditions before planning mountain routes.
Summer
Choose a hike, a ride, a fishing outing or a day trip. Check current conditions and restrictions, and leave room for time at the campground too.
Fall
Plan around changing weather and shorter daylight. Explore town, choose a suitable outdoor outing or look for fall color without needing to fill every day.
Plan your days
Ideas for however much time you have
A few hours near Lincoln
- Walk among the sculptures at Sculpture in the Wild.
- Visit Lincoln Community River Park for time beside the Blackfoot.
- Stop in town for a meal or a look around.
A full day exploring
- Choose a route from our UTV and ATV guide.
- Plan the longer walk to Heart Lake using our Hiking guide.
- Explore Garnet Ghost Town after checking access information.
- Build an outing around Helena, Missoula or another destination in our Day Trips guide.
A day without a full itinerary
Have coffee at your site, spend some time around Lincoln and leave the rest of the day open. You do not need a major outing planned to enjoy your stay.
On a clear evening, make time to look at the stars. If fires are permitted, finish the day beside your fire ring.
In town
Right here in Lincoln
Town is less than 3 miles from the campground, with places to eat, fuel up and do laundry.
Sculpture in the Wild
A free outdoor art park in the forest just east of town. Open dawn to dusk, with on site parking and leashed dogs welcome.
Lincoln Community River Park
Public access to the Blackfoot River near the Stemple Pass Road bridge. Map
Hooper Park
Hooper Park has a playground, skate park, ball fields and a pavilion, making it another option for time outdoors in town. Map
Lincoln Ranger Station
Stop for forest information, maps and the grizzly bear display. Check current visitor access before making a special trip.
Open April 15 to October 15
Leave room to explore.
Choose a few outings, enjoy some time around Lincoln and make Lost Moose Meadows your home base for the stay.