Dalles Campground

Open

Open seasonally from early May through late September. First-come, first-served with no reservations. Peak season fees ($15/night) apply April through September; no fee during non-peak season.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 9 at 11:35AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

11:35 AM — October 10th, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Lolo Pass, and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prepare for difficult backcountry travel.

Lolo National Forest

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

Lolo National Forest

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

Dalles Campground occupies a scenic position above Rock Creek in the Lolo National Forest's Rock Creek drainage. The setting is a mixed conifer forest typical of western Montana's mountain valleys, with the creek below offering some of the state's best trout fishing. Rock Creek is designated a blue-ribbon trout stream, drawing anglers from across the region. The campground provides basic amenities including flush toilets and drinking water from a hand pump. Sites include picnic tables. This is a primitive camping experience with no hookups, showers, or dump stations. Pets are permitted but must be kept on a 6-foot leash; pack and saddle stock are not allowed. Access is via Rock Creek Road, a narrow and rough route that makes the campground unsuitable for trailers, motorhomes, and tow vehicles. The tradeoff for the challenging access is a quieter, more secluded camping experience in quality trout water habitat.

Directions

From Missoula, drive 20 miles east on Interstate 90 to Rock Creek exit #126. Turn onto Rock Creek Road and travel 14.5 miles south on Rock Creek Road #102. Note: Trailers, motorhomes, and tow vehicles are not recommended due to the narrow and rough road.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $0 - $15

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (406) 329-3814

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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