CARDWELL GENERAL STORE AND CAMPGROUND
DISCLAIMER: PROPERTY LINES ARE NOT EXACT
Cardwell General Store and Campground, located off I-90 at exit 256, is locally owned and operated in beautiful Cardwell, Montana. Centrally located between Butte and Bozeman in the Jefferson Valley of Montana. It is nestled in the ranching community of Cardwell, MT. Laundry, restroom, shower, playground and wifi are some of the amenities offered for guests.
The RV Park is located directly behind the General Store, which offers a wide variety of goods and services to locals and travelers alike. Fishing supplies, tackle, and live bait are available for purchase, as well as, firewood, propane, beer and wine, grocery and so much more. The gas pumps are open 24/7 for credit card users, and an ATM is on site.
Inside the General Store there is an espresso bar with fantastic coffee drinks! A candy store and an ice cream shop sourcing locally made Wilcoxson’s ice cream with the best shakes ever, including huckleberry. The General Store, candy store and ice cream shop are available every day of the week for business. Many vendors have been sourced right here in Montana to support local businesses.
The Cardwell General Store and Campground is open year-round and harbors thirty-seven pull-through RV sites, up to 60’ max, and six dry tent sites. They also have one fully furnished dry cabin. It comes with a queen size bed which includes bedding, table and chairs, mini fridge, and microwave. Heat and air conditioning unit are also in this cabin to make this a cozy cabin year-round! The cabin is super nice and fairly close to the shower house to enjoy it!
Wildlife visit the property offering a Montana escape for local and out of area guests. For campground guests, the North Boulder River and Jefferson River are easily accessible nearby. This business has faced major improvements inside and out.
1.15 Acre parcel: adjacent raw lot has electricity, plumbing and telephone line connection. This parcel could estimate around 20 additional RV sites to be added on this lot, buyer to verify. 20 additional tent sites under current license can be added to the 14.64 acre parcel. Current license will allow 30 tent sites.
Convenience items, recreational gear, housewares, gift shop, candy store, coffee bar and ice cream shop (inventory sold separately).
Campground includes 37 RV sites, 10 tent sites, 1 dry cabin (with room to expand another 20 tent sites allowed under current license).
There is a beer and wine license that will be included and conveyed to the new owner.
There are 8 nozzles; (4) regular and (4) diesel nozzles available. There are a total of (4) tanks: Gasoline— 9,000 gallon and 3,000 gallon tanks and (2) 6,000 gallon tanks for diesel that were installed in 1994. This is a non-contracted gas station.
LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS:
PARCEL 1: CARDWELL STORE MINOR SUB, S02, T01 N, R03 W, LOT A1B, Acres: 14.64, COS 227375 F845A
PARCEL 2: HUCKABA MINOR SUBD, S02, T01 N, R03 W LOT A2, Acres: 1.15, COS 201601 F801A
The Campground is located on the Jefferson Slough, sandwiched in between the north connection, Boulder River, and flowers down the Boulder River Braid, connecting into the Jefferson River. Just minutes from Lewis and Clark State park in Harrison, MT and Pipestone Recreational area, where both hiking trails and motorized vehicle trails can be accessed.
Drive eight miles through the twisting and beautiful Jefferson Canyon to explore Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. Experience amazing geologic wonders at Montana's first and best-known state park showcasing of one of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in the Northwest.
Hunting District 311, Region 3
FWP Hunting Brochure / Regulations 2022
https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/regulations
Fishing Access Region 3
There are well over 6 plus solid fishing access points nearby: Cardwell Bridge (0.5 miles away), Mayflower Bridge (3.5 miles away), Kountz Bridge (10 miles away), Limespur, Sappington Bridge and Williams’ Bridge.
https://fwp.mt.gov/fish
• RV Park - 37 RV camper spots, 60’ max
• 10 of the 37 RV sites that have full hook-ups (water, electricity, and sewer connection)
• Electricity offered 20, 30, and 50 amp
• All RV sites are pull through
• 10 additional tent sites with full electricity hookups
• Additional 20 tent sites allowed per current license
• (30) Tent sites: 10 with full electricity hookups
• One Dry Cabin: Queen bed, heat, A/C, microwave, linens, mini fridge, new bed frame, new mattress, table, chairs, linens, bed coverings, lamps, rocking chair, cabin decor
• Outdoor stage towards the back of the property
• Free laundry facility: (2) washer and dryer units (new owner could convert to coin operation easily)
• Shower house/Female and Male separate: (2) showers for female bathroom, (2) toilet stalls, (2) showers for male bathroom, (2) toilet stalls
• Starlink Wifi service: Free for guests
• One playground set with swing-set
• 9 new sitting benches
• One outdoor stage at the back of the property for music and entertainment
• Cornhole sets
• Horseshoe game
• Complimentary dump station for guests/RVs
• Picnic table areas at the tent sites
• Open grass areas with shade for kids and dogs to run around
• Designated dog run
• Fishing access on property
• Fruit trees and other perennials on property: Rhubarb, asparagus, apple trees, raspberries
• Dry lot for overflow parking
• Multiple access points to Jefferson Slough
RV Sites: #1-27
Water/Electric
(Electricity offered, 20, 30, 50 amp)
RV Campsites: #28-37
Full Hook Up
(10 sites have water, electricity, and sewer connection)
Tent Sites: 10 sites have electricity hookups
Moose Lodge Cabin: #9
Dry cabin with queen bed, heat, A/C, microwave, mini fridge
The RV and campground facility includes 37 RV sites, 30 tent sites total, 10 with full electricity hookup, and one dry cabin. Additionally there is a common area grass area for all to enjoy including pets, playground set for children, cornhole, and horseshoe pits for summer evening barbecues with family and friends. This property backs up to a 448 acre ranch and exudes tranquility, and highway noise is not prevalent.
Certain sites also contain a sewer connection in conjunction with the water and electric, but for the sites that do not have a sewer connection, there is a dump station available for guests.
AREA FOR ADDITIONAL TENT SITES
Additional Information:
*Laundry and shower house are provided exclusively for the use of our guests.
*Free Starlink Wifi for guests
*Usage of the common area grass areas
*Daily, weekly and monthly rates are offered to guests. VA discount has been offered.
General Store:
• Beer and wine license - Not being sold separately
• General store decorations (see animal mount exclusions)
• General store racks and shelving for general store goods
• General store cleaning equipment
• Hot food equipment - Large and small warmers, pizza oven, microwave, soup pots
• Antique wood jewelry case - General store
• Money vault
• Popcorn machine
• Candy wagon
• Clothing racks new
• Holiday decoration for the campgrounds
• Branded bags for store
• Flags in ground - Can see from interstate
• Vintage 1950s Coke table
• Barstools and bar tables in coffee/candy store
• Square - For the coffee shop/candy store
• Simonelli espresso machine
• General Store and campground Signage
• Coffee grinder
• ATM machine - Owned
• Curt’s Phone for the business included with phone line
• Business name/website/phone #/computer
• General store equipment/appliance
*Any inventory associated with the Cardwell General Store or Gas Station is sold seperately.
All Campground Site:
• 40 plus picnic tables
• (9) Coolers (1 walk-in, 8 standing coolers/refrigerators)
• (6) freezers
• Cabin includes: A/C, microwave, linens, mini fridge, new bed frame, new mattress, table, chairs, linens, bed coverings, lamps, rocking chair, cabin decor
• (See tamara photos for exclusion furniture in cabin)
• (2) Billboards off the interstate
• Bird houses
• Wood stage
• Horseshoe game set
• Cornhole sets
• (1) Playground set
Equipment/Appliances
• Water softener owned - In General Store
• Dyson vacuum
• Commercial vacuum
• (3) water heaters
• (2) washers
• (2) dryers
• Riding lawn mower 2021
• Golf cart
• Plow truck
• (2) red sheds
• Propane tank above ground - Owned
• Fishing refrigerator for the bait
• Freeze drier for drying candy
• Rugs / towels
• Ice bin - Owned
• (2) Ice makers
• Security system
The well hydrant has insulated barrels with heat tape at the faucets. There are two wells on the 14.64 acre property. There is one well hydrant located to the right of the parking lot and the remaining well hydrants are at each RV and tent site.
WELL #1 INFORMATION 1994:
Lot A1B (14.64 acre parcel)
Drilled by O’Keefe Drilling Company
20 GPM
No pressure tank
Included added VBS pump, pump is in the well
WELL #2 INFORMATION 2020:
Lot A1B (14.64 acre parcel)
GWIC 314239 - Drilled in 2020 by Western Water Wells, done by Mr. Huckaba
New well pump 2022 - Red Tiger Drilling
No pressure tank
Included added VBS pump, pump is in the well
There is a well house - located between sites 11 and 12
WELL HYDRANTS:
1 hydrant for General Stores - right by the parking lot
Hydrant for Campgrounds - 42 hydrants, one for each RV and tent site
WATER RIGHTS #89933:
1994 well drilled by O’Keefe Drilling Company in 1994
20 GPM for commercial use for convenience store
*NO Water rights filed for well from 2020
(2) SEPTIC SYSTMES:
1 Store
1 Campground
ELECTRICITY PROVIDER:
Vigilante Electric Co-Op
GAS STATION PROVIDER:
ROCKY: Not contracted with any gas companies
PROPANE PROVIDER:
Montana Energy Reliance - Seller fills once every two weeks, if Propane sales are high
WASTE (TRASH) SERVICE:
(4) dumpsters on site; Vendor is Guilo - Boulder, MT
INTERNET PROVIDER: Starlink
LAWN CARE / SNOW REMOVAL:
Campground does their own on-site maintenance
DISCLAIMER: PROPERTY LINES ARE NOT EXACT
DISCLAIMER: PROPERTY LINES ARE NOT EXACT
FLAT GRASS AREA/ EVENT STAGE
SLOUGH
“We drove past this campground on our way to the Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park and even though we managed to get a spot there, it was without hookups and very sparse. We then opted to go back and try Cardwell and it was simply wonderful.
Everything here is clean, quiet and nicely laid out. Showers are included free of charge too! Having the convenience of the store / gas station right there was also a plus in my book. Even though we stayed just the one night (on our way to Yellowstone), I would certainly return as it is an awesome location to park and explore the area.
Thank you Cardwell for a great experience!”
“One of the few RV parks that is open in February (so I’m assuming all year). Kurt was incredibly helpful and friendly. The camping space was just as expected with 20A, 30A, and 50A electric and water. It’s far enough away from I-90 that you don’t hear much of the road noise. I’ll definitely come back on future trips.”
ron p.
“As noted earlier, trying to find a RV site in the cooler months can be quite the challenge. En-route to Butte, we stumbled by a billboard advertising this cute little park. We called and found that they had space with water and power. The park was clean and snow free. Diesel fuel on site. There are some permanent dwellers but they are all kept together in one specific area. Showers and restrooms are available.”
JAMES LEBRETON“From the warm welcome in the parking lot to the super cute and CLEAN cabin, this is a great place. The shower house was nice and clean, you can also do laundry. Great place to stay if you are headed through and need a comfortable place to stay. Check it out, I bet you’ll like it!”
rulisongirl“Stayed here for a week in our campers. The campground was nice, quiet and well maintained. No issues. Internet was a little slow but who needs that when you are on vacation. Would go back if we are ever in the area.”
nicole r.“Definitely worth a stop at this well stocked general store/ gas station with full coffee bar, ice cream by the scoop, great candy selection and a very well thought out gift shop with excellent products. All the staff and owner were so nice and friendly! We will make this a regular stop on all of our trips from now on!”
“The staff is very friendly. The general store has snacks RV supplies and area for unique gifts made by locals. There’s also an ice cream shop in the same building as the general store. Overall a very pleasant experience and I would stay here again.”
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