Price Creek Campground
Nestled along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway of southwest Montana, Price Creek Campground provides many recreational opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast! It is part of the Dillon Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana, and an easy drive to multiple full service communities. Dillon is approximately 46 miles southeast and Butte 65 miles northeast. Wise River is a small rural community 28 miles to the north that has a post office and small convenience store and gas station. There are 21 individual “first come first serve” sites and one extra-large reservable group site that can accommodate up to six trailers.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Fees | $50 per night group site. $15 per night first come first service sites |
- Accessible vault toilets
- Hand pumps (water available thru mid-Sept)
- Picnic tables and fire rings at each site ( one large fire pit located in the middle of group site )
- Bear resistant bin available for food storage to comply with food storage order
- No garbage service...pack it in pack it out
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Dillon, travel 3 miles south on I-15 and take exit 59 to MT HWY 278. On 278 travel west for 22 miles to the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway turnoff. Proceed north approximately 16 miles. Turn right onto FS road 2406 for 1/4 mile to the campground. From Butte, travel approximately 20 miles south on I-15 and take exit 102 to MT HWY 43.
| Nearest town | Dillon, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.4796° N, 113.0830° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSand Creek
13 mi from the campground · 35,520 acres · 83% contained
- PrescribedScf Nz Pile Burn Rx
41 mi from the campground · 34 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Cameron Gaps
49 mi from the campground · 1,100 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bretz RV & Marine - Butte, MT ↗ | 42.3 mi |
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Video
Price Creek Campground, MT, Sept. 27, 2011
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miUpper Elkhorn Mine Snowmobile2.8 mi trail
- 0.6 miComet Ridge Snowmobile ↗5.2 mi trail
- 0.7 miGrasshopper Ridge Ski3.1 mi trail
- 0.8 miDriveway3 mi trail
- 1.2 miOld Hot Srpings Trail1.1 mi trail
- 1.9 miHarrison Park Trail3.7 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
- inBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,614,456 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
Price Creek Campground sits at 7,873 feet in elevation and is surrounded by Lodgepole pines providing lots of shade and natural beauty. A large variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, moose and even an occasional black bear can be seen passing through the area.
Recreation
- Hiking
- ATV/UT trails
- Photography
- High mountain lakes/fishing
- Crystal Park
Nearby
From Price Creek campground visitors have easy access to many different recreational activities. The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway is a 49 mile long drive that travels the length of the Pioneer Mountain range and itself provides visitors with interpretive sites along the way including Coolidge Ghost Town, Grand Vista Overview and a wide array of hiking and riding trails. Just an easy 1.5 miles drive north of Price Creek, people can visit Crystal Park; a 30 acre area open to the public for digging for quartz crystal. Finally, after a day of recreating you can head down the road and take a relaxing dip in the natural hot springs located at Elkhorn Hot Springs Resort.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Price Creek Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Price Creek Campground?
$50 per night group site. $15 per night first come first service sites
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Price Creek Campground have?
22 sites, including 21 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Price Creek Campground?
Hiking The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Price Creek Campground?
Dillon, Montana. From Price Creek campground visitors have easy access to many different recreational activities.
Source: Getting there
What if Price Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Grasshopper Campground (2.8 mi, partly first-come), Mono Creek Campground (3.8 mi, first-come), and Little Joe Campground (5.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby