Copper Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather dependent.
Special Weather Statement issued March 14 at 10:02AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Radar this morning has been showing a few bands of heavy snow moving through Central Montana. These bands will produce periods of rapid snow accumulation and very low visibility, with visibility under a quarter mile at times. If you must be on the roads this morning, make sure to brush off your car, ensure your headlights are on, leave plenty of time to reach your destination, and leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle ahead of you.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 2:37AM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Continental Divide along the Rocky Mountain Front, and Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
About
Copper Creek Campground is located in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest at 5,300 feet elevation, approximately 14 miles northeast of Lincoln, Montana. The campground offers 17 sites in a forested mountain setting with convenient access to both developed and wilderness recreation opportunities. Snowbank Lake, a 5-acre fishing and boating lake, is located directly across the road from the campground. The Indian Meadows Trailhead is just two miles away, providing access into the Scapegoat Wilderness for extended backcountry trips. Each campsite includes a concrete picnic table and fire pit. The campground provides vault toilets and drinking water from a hand pump. Sites are first-come, first-served with a nightly fee of $15 per site plus $5 for additional vehicles. Access is via Montana Highway 200 and Forest Road 330 (Copper Creek Road). The campground is located in active grizzly bear habitat, and a Food Storage Order is in effect requiring proper storage of food and attractants. Length of stay is limited to 14 consecutive days.
Directions
Travel east of Lincoln on Montana Highway 200 approximately 6 miles to Forest Road 330 (Copper Creek Road), then travel north approximately 8 miles to the campground.
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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) 449-5201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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