Camp Creek Campground
Camp Creek Recreation Area, located in the scenic Little Rockies, consists of Camp Creek Campground, Horse Corral Campground, and Buffington Day Use Area. A system of trails leads from the main campground, making this a popular destination for hikers, birders and OHV enthusiasts. Several small bass and trout fisheries are located within 30-minutes drives. The nearby town of Zortman offers a store, restaurant, fuel, and gold panning opportunities. This is a Watchable Wildlife area as well as a featured stop on Montana's Northeastern Plains Birding Trail. Highlighted species include Clark's nutcracker, red crossbill and red-naped sapsucker.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | No charge for parking and day use, $10/night for camping at Camp Creek and Horse Corral (no overnight camping in Buffington Day Use Area), no reservations. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From U.S. Highway 191 take the 7-mile Road (7 miles) or Bear Gulch Road (7 miles) to the campground entrance. Signs mark both turns off of Hwy 191.
| Coordinates | 47.9231° N, 108.5056° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | RV Dump ↗ | 22.2 mi |
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Video
(4K UHD) REVIEWING EACH CAMPSITE @ Camp Creek Campground | Still Creek Trailhead | Mount H
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Creek Campground?
No. Camp Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Camp Creek Campground?
Nothing. Camp Creek Campground is listed as free. No charge for parking and day use, $10/night for camping at Camp Creek and Horse Corral (no overnight camping in Buffington Day Use Area), no reservations.
What if Camp Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are James Kipp Campground (22.1 mi, first-come) and Crooked Creek Campground (41.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby