Big Nelson Campground
Ovando, Montana · 4,564 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,564 ft (1,391 m)4,564 ft1,391 m
- Land
- Lolo National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
This campground, on the shoreline of Coopers 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. Big Nelson has tent camping only. No camping is allowed in the parking lot and no trailers are permitted.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Big Nelson Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedWidespread Frost then Mostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain51°26°
- ThuWidespread Frost then Sunny54°31°
- FriWidespread Frost then Sunny61°36°
- SatMostly Sunny62°34°
- SunSunny56°36°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed · 2.3 mi · Lincoln
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Dispersed · 2.8 mi · Ovando
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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