Clearwater Crossing Cg

Open — Open year-round unless the road is closed by snow. Given the remote location and winter season, West Fork Fish Creek Road is likely impassable during winter months.

About

Clearwater Crossing Campground is a remote, primitive campground located at the end of West Fork Fish Creek Road in the Lolo National Forest. This small facility features just 3 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground serves as a gateway to the Great Burn area and is particularly popular with equestrians, offering public corrals and hitch rails with separate horse trailer parking outside the main campground. Stock are not allowed in the campground itself. The campground sits adjacent to Fish Creek, which provides opportunities for trout fishing. The trailhead accesses multiple trails into the Great Burn backcountry, making this an ideal basecamp for horseback riding and hiking adventures. The Rod & Connie French Conservation Camp is located just 1 mile from the campground. This is a true backcountry experience with minimal amenities. No drinking water is available on-site, and campers must bring their own supply. A vault toilet is provided. The site operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations. Dogs must be leashed at all times, and bear safety food storage requirements apply.

Directions

37 miles west of Missoula on Interstate 90. Take the Fish Creek Exit #66. Follow Fish Creek Road #343 south to West Fork Fish Creek Road #7750. Follow Road #7750 to the end. Follow the signs to Rod & Connie French Conservation Camp and go 1 mile beyond this camp to the campground.

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