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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 11 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Madison, Park, Flathead, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, and Silver Bow counties in effect until 9AM on 08/12/2026 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 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Dillon, Frenchtown, Great Falls and Hamilton are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 8AM on 08/11/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Choteau, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Helena, Lewistown, Libby, Malta, Thompson Falls and West Yellowstone 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
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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