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Bear Creek Campground - Mt

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The campground typically operates June 1 through October 31, with possible extended access through December depending on weather. Due to flood-related road damage, there is no vehicle access; the campground is walk-in only. No fee required.

Flood Watch issued July 21 at 9:03AM MDT until July 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

9:03 AM — July 22nd, 9:15 AM

The combination of a moist and unstable air mass with slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain, will bring a risk of flash flooding Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Bighorn Canyon, Livingston Area, Northern Carbon, Paradise Valley, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Red Lodge Foothills, Southeastern Carbon and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Robertson Draw and East Side south of Red Lodge, and the Elk along the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains, are at risk of experiencing flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. These storms may cause localized flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Bear Creek Campground is a primitive camping destination in the West Absaroka Mountains, situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Gardiner, Montana via Jardine Road, then 5.5 miles on Bear Creek Road (Forest Road 493). This small campground offers just four sites in a remote mountain setting within the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The campground provides minimal amenities befitting its primitive designation: a vault toilet and rock fire rings at typical sites, but no potable water, trash service, or firewood. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. Due to flood-related damage, there is currently no vehicle access to the campground; visitors must walk a short distance to reach the camping area. Recreational opportunities include day hiking and stream fishing. The campground road was never suitable for long or towed vehicles even before the flood damage, with no turnaround available for larger vehicles. The campground operates from June 1 through October 31, with possible extended access through December 31 depending on weather conditions.

Directions

From Gardiner, travel 5 miles northeast on Jardine Road, then turn onto Bear Creek Road (Forest Road 493) and continue 5.5 miles. Due to flood damage, vehicle access is not available; the campground is walk-in only.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $15

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (406) 848-7375

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Aerial View - Bear Creek
Bear Creek Campground
campsites 10, 11, 12

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