Deep Creek Campground
The campground is open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees. However, the Magruder Corridor access road is currently restricted due to snow and typically does not fully open until mid to late summer. Contact the West Fork Ranger District at 406-821-3269 for current road conditions before traveling.
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.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
About
Deep Creek Campground sits along the banks of Deep Creek on the Magruder Corridor, a 95-mile primitive road that threads between two of America's largest wilderness areas: the 1.2 million-acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness to the north and the 2.3 million-acre Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness to the south. This remote location offers solitude and access to exceptional backcountry. The campground has 3 sites, two of which include picnic tables. A single vault toilet serves the campground. There is no potable water, trash service, or cell coverage. Campers must pack out all garbage and bring their own water. Stock animals are welcome, with hitch rails and feed bunks available; weed-free feed is required. Access is via Forest Road 468 (Nez Perce Road/Magruder Corridor), a narrow, winding, high-elevation route where high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended and trailers are not advised. The corridor is typically snow-closed until mid to late summer and can close suddenly with early winter storms. A food storage order is in effect March 1 through December 1 due to bear activity.
Directions
From Darby, MT travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on West Fork Road and proceed approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west on Forest Road 468 (Nez Perce Road) and travel approximately 31 miles as it becomes the Magruder Corridor. High-clearance vehicle strongly recommended. Trailers not advised.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3269 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Deep Creek Campground | |
| USFS Magruder Corridor |
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