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.
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.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
R1-2025-02 Use of Vehicles Off Road
Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Delmoe Lake Area/Road Closure
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestButte Ranger DistrictArea/Road Closure
Elkhorn Mine Area and Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety, the mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the adit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
Use of Vehicles Off Road
Possessing or using a vehicle off National Forest System Roads is prohibited on all National Forest System lands on the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Road/Trail Prohibitions, Off-Road Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas
This order describes the off-road prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness.
Annual Food Storage Order
Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead- Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.
Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as…
Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Restrictions
A package of restrictions for the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests regarding travel and camping with stock, campfires, group size, and mandatory party/individual registration.
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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