Copper Creek Campground
Closed for the season. Opens late May through late September, weather dependent. First-come, first-served only; no reservations. Cash or check payment required on-site.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 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 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant 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
Copper Creek Campground occupies 2 acres of partially shaded terrain along Copper Creek in the Pintler Ranger District of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. At 5,500 feet elevation, the eight campsites loop around a small open meadow with views of nearby peaks. The campground serves as a convenient basecamp for exploring the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, with five trailheads accessible within a seven-mile drive. Middle Fork Rock Creek flows less than half a mile from camp, offering quality fishing for cutthroat, brown, and brook trout, as well as whitefish. Bull trout are present but catch-and-release only. Moose Lake Picnic Area, 1.5 miles away, provides additional day-use opportunities including swimming and car-top boating. The Skalkaho Highway scenic drive and Skalkaho Falls in the Bitterroot National Forest are about 30 miles away. Both grizzly and black bears are prevalent in the area; a forest-wide food storage order is in effect. Bear-resistant storage lockers are available at the campground. The maximum trailer length is 22 feet, and stays are limited to 16 days within any 30-day period.
Directions
From Philipsburg, travel south on Highway 1 for 6.5 miles to Highway 38 (Skalkaho Highway). Turn right onto Highway 38 and continue west for 9.2 miles. Turn left onto Moose Lake Road/FR 5106 and continue approximately 10 miles. Turn right onto Frog Pond Road/FR 80 and continue 0.2 miles to the campground on the right.
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 | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 859-3211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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