Big Creek Campground
Open for the season. Operates mid-May through September. 12 sites reservable via Recreation.gov, 10 sites first-come-first-served. Stay limit is 16 consecutive nights.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
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
Big Creek Campground occupies a forested setting of mature pine and fir trees along the North Fork of the Flathead River in northwestern Montana. Located just 2 miles from Glacier National Park's northwest entrance via Camas Road, the campground serves as an excellent base for exploring both the national forest and the park. The river, which originates in Canada, provides excellent opportunities for trout fishing, floating, rafting, and canoeing. The campground has 22 sites total: 12 reservable through Recreation.gov and 10 available first-come-first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vault toilets and potable water from hand pumps are provided. A group camping area in the center of the campground can accommodate up to 200 guests. Across from the campground is the Glacier Institute's Big Creek Outdoor Education Center, offering seminars and guided hikes focused on the natural and cultural resources of the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem. Bear country protocols apply; proper food storage is required.
Directions
From Columbia Falls, Montana, follow State Route 486 north for approximately 20 miles to the campground entrance on the right. The road is paved for 10 miles and gravel for approximately 9 miles. Alternate route: Enter Glacier National Park through West Glacier, take Going-to-the-Sun Road for 2 miles, turn left onto Camas Road for 11 miles, then left onto North Fork Road for 2.7 miles of gravel.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 48ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 48ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 752-7924 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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