Canyon Creek Campground
Closed for the season. Opens annually mid-June through September, weather dependent. No reservations required; first-come, first-served.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 10:56AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
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
Canyon Creek Campground is a primitive, no-fee campground managed by the Wisdom Ranger District in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Located at 7,300 feet in the scenic Pioneer Mountains west of Melrose, Montana, it offers 3 tent sites at the end of Forest Road 7401. The campground sits near Canyon Creek and provides access to quality trout fishing for brook, rainbow, and cutthroat species. Facilities are minimal: a vault toilet and picnic tables are provided, but there is no potable water and no garbage service. Campers must pack out all trash and bring their own drinking water. The access road limits trailers to 14 feet maximum length, making this campground best suited for tent camping or small pop-up campers. The surrounding area offers day hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities in a quiet mountain setting away from more heavily visited recreation areas.
Directions
From Melrose travel west on Forest Road 187 for about 13 miles, then turn southeast on Forest Road 7401 for approximately 4.5 miles to the campground near the end of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 14ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 689-3243 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Canyon Creek Campground |
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