Crystal Creek Campground
The campground operates seasonally from late June through late September, weather dependent. Currently closed for the season. First-come, first-served with no reservations.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 11:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, locally higher totals of 8 to 10 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Lolo Pass, and Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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
Crystal Creek Campground sits in the mountains of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Mud Lake, accessed via the scenic Skalkaho Highway. This small, quiet campground offers three first-come, first-served sites at no cost, making it ideal for anglers and those seeking a remote, primitive camping experience. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site, and all trash must be packed out. There is no cell phone coverage in the area. The remote location and limited trailer length recommendation of 16 feet make this campground best suited for tent campers and those with small trailers. Nearby recreation opportunities include fishing in local streams and Mud Lake, day hiking, and wildlife viewing. The Skalkaho Highway itself is a scenic drive through the Sapphire Mountains.
Directions
From Philipsburg, go south on Highway 1 for approximately 6 miles. Turn southwest on Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38) and continue for approximately 25 miles. Follow signs to the campground.
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 | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 859-3211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Crystal Creek Campground |
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