Bitterroot Flat Campground
Open year-round, snow dependent. Fee season runs April through September at $15 per night with a 2-vehicle limit per site. Cash or check payment required. No current closures affecting this area.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 11:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, locally higher totals of 8 to 10 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Lolo Pass, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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
Bitterroot Flat Campground is nestled in the scenic Rock Creek drainage of Lolo National Forest, offering campers direct access to one of Montana's premier blue-ribbon trout streams. The campground sits at 4,300 feet elevation among ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees, providing natural shade and a classic Western Montana forest atmosphere. The campground provides basic developed amenities including flush toilets, potable water from a hand pump, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a 6-foot leash. Horse and pack animals are not permitted at this site. A wildlife attractant storage order is in effect, requiring proper food storage due to bear activity in the area. Access requires traveling 23 miles south on Rock Creek Road from Interstate 90. The road is narrow and rough, making the campground unsuitable for trailers, motorhomes, or large tow vehicles. This limitation keeps the campground quieter and more suited to tent campers and those with smaller, maneuverable vehicles.
Directions
From Missoula, drive 20 miles east on Interstate 90 to Exit 126 (Rock Creek). Turn south onto Rock Creek Road (FR 102) and continue 23 miles to the campground. Road is narrow and rough; trailers, motorhomes, and large tow vehicles are not recommended.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 329-3814 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Lolo NF - Bitterroot Flat Campground | |
| Lolo NF Alerts |
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