U.S. Forest Service · Lolo National Forest · Superior, MT

Trout Creek Campground

Trout Creek Campground is located off Interstate 90, just 60 minutes west of Missoula, Montana and 10 minutes southeast of Superior, Montnana. The campground is graveled with 12 sites and has a large picnic area. There is no water available or a Camp Host. There are vault toilets, trash services, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground sits by the Trout Creek stream and is shaded and quiet.

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Entrance to Trout Creek CampgroundTrout Creek Campground Vault Toilet 1 of 3Trout Creek CampgroundTrout Creek Campground Day Use Area.
Photos courtesy of Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
StandardBack-in30GravelPartialNo / –8 / –Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$15.00 per night per site. $5.00 for extra vehicles not in tow. Scan and Pay is available for all sites. The QR code is posted at the campground fee station. You must have the most recent recreation.gov mobile app. Cost is $15.00 per site with a $1.50 service fee.

Trout Creek Campground is graveled and has vault toilets and trash services. Each site has a parking space, picnic table, and fire ring. There are 12 sites in total which are back in only and can accommodate RV's 27' to 35' in length depending on the site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 1
ForestLolo National Forest
BookingNo reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served.
Fees$15 per night. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles.
RulesBear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information

Lolo National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Trout Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.19 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.29 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.11 inches of precipitationApril: 1.36 inches of precipitationMay: 1.80 inches of precipitationJune: 2.03 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.93 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.05 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.99 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.34 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.95 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.38 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.6°F averageFebruary: 32.1°F averageMarch: 40.0°F averageApril: 46.5°F averageMay: 55.3°F averageJune: 61.6°F averageJuly: 69.6°F averageAugust: 68.8°F averageSeptember: 59.5°F averageOctober: 47.2°F averageNovember: 34.9°F averageDecember: 27.8°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 in2.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Superior, 5 miles from the campground at 2,710 feet, station USW00024159 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 16 inches a year.

Getting there

From Superior, Mt head East 7 miles on Diamond Match Rd. Campground is on your left.

Nearest townSuperior, Montana
Coordinates47.1161° N, 114.8705° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx D7 Lost Creek 155/559

    9 mi from the campground · 17 acres

  • Prescribed
    D4 Rx Simmons Peak

    19 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Moose Mountain

    29 mi from the campground · 5,832 acres · 90% contained

  • Wildfire
    Nugget Hill

    33 mi from the campground · 35 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗5.3 mi
Outdoor gearREI ↗41.9 mi
RV sales & serviceBretz RV & Marine ↗42 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground resides in the valley bottom and Trout Creek runs next to it. The campground is flat and easily accessible from Interstate 90.

Recreation

This campground is in close proximity to Heart Lake, HooDoo Lake and the trail system off the state line.

Nearby

Missoula is 60 miles to the east. Superior is 7 miles to the west. St Regis is 20 miles to the west. Route of the Hiawatha Trail is 50 miles to the west. Lookout Ski Area/Idaho is 54 miles to the west. Alberton Gorge is 21 miles to the east.

Guidebooks for Montana

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  • Best Tent Camping: Montana
    Vicky Soderberg and Ken Soderberg, 2017
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  • Moon Montana, Wyoming and Idaho Camping
    Becky Lomax, 2015
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    Kenneth L. Graham, 2019
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Trout Creek Campground?

Sites at Trout Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations are taken. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Trout Creek Campground?

$15.00 per night per site. $5.00 for extra vehicles not in tow. Scan and Pay is available for all sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Trout Creek Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Trout Creek Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 1.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Trout Creek Campground have?

1 site, including 1 standard site without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Trout Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Trout Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Trout Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information

Source: Fire nearby

What is the nearest town to Trout Creek Campground?

Superior, Montana. Missoula is 60 miles to the east.

Source: Getting there

What if Trout Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Quartz Flat Campground (5.5 mi, partly first-come), Sloway Campground (10.9 mi, partly first-come), and Cascade Campground (13.3 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby