Moose Creek Campground
Moose Creek Campground is located southwest of Helena, Montana. Travel west of Helena on Highway 12 (about 8 miles) and turn south on Rimini Road #695. This 9 unit campground is located near other Forest Service features including: rental cabin, picnic area and environmental education trail. Also located within a short distance is access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
More like this: first-come in Montana
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest |
| Fees | $15/Night for single unit & $5.00 for an extra vehicle |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.5261° N, 112.2561° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSure Thing Swamp Rx
6 mi from the campground · 180 acres
- PrescribedBear Gulch Rx
9 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedWakina Sky Rx
9 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- PrescribedHogum Creek Road Piles Rx
33 mi from the campground · 5 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | The Base Camp ↗ | 11.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | D & D RV Center ↗ | 13.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
No site-by-site records, no amenities, no fee schedule, no directions or photos in the Recreation.gov record. What is here comes from the agency's own listing. The rest lives there.
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.7 miMac Donald Pass Ski Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miTen Mile Environmental1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miSwitchback Ridge3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- MacDonald Pass Airway BeaconStructure · Helena · 3.3 mi
- Thomas P. Regan CabinBuilding · Helena · 4.3 mi
- Wassweiler Hotel and Bath HousesBuilding · Helena · 8.7 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Moose Creek Campground?
No. Moose Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Moose Creek Campground?
$15/Night for single unit & $5.00 for an extra vehicle
Source: Forest Service
Is Moose Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
What if Moose Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Quigley Group Use (3.4 mi), Park Lake Campground (7.1 mi, first-come), and Cromwell Dixon Campground (13.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby