Bear Creek Bunkhouse
Currently closed for the season. The bunkhouse operates December 1 through April 30 only; it serves as an administrative site during summer and fall. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 9:15AM MDT until September 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EAST BEAVERHEAD... The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 111. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
The Bear Creek Bunkhouse offers a unique winter recreation experience in southwestern Montana's Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps as crew quarters, this one-room cabin sits at 6,250 feet elevation amid open meadows surrounded by mature aspen and Douglas fir at the edge of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. The bunkhouse accommodates two guests and includes two single beds with foam pads, a table with chairs, refrigerator, stove, oven, and basic cooking equipment. A wood stove provides heat, with firewood typically stacked nearby. Electricity powers lights and appliances. A vault toilet is located about 150 feet east of the cabin. Guests must bring their own drinking water, bedding, and sleeping bags. This location serves as a popular trailhead for accessing Sphinx Mountain and the surrounding wilderness. During the rental season, visitors enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Note that the Bear Creek Wildlife Management Area immediately north of the cabin is closed to all entry from December 2 through May 15. A mandatory forest-wide food storage order is in effect due to bear activity in the area.
Directions
From Ennis, take Highway 287 south for 11 miles to Cameron, Montana. From Cameron, turn east on Bear Creek Loop and continue approximately 8 miles following signs to the site. The last several miles are gravel or dirt, which may be muddy or snow-covered and may not always be plowed.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 682-4253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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