Deer Creek Campground
Currently inaccessible. Deer Creek Road #236 is closed due to flood and wind damage to the road and bridge crossing, effective February 23, 2026. No reopening date has been announced.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, Silver Bow counties in effect until 9AM on 08/10/2026 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 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls are Very Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Dillon, Libby and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Cut Bank, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Malta and Missoula are Moderate. When air quality is Very Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid any outdoor activity; everyone else should avoid prolonged exertion. 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
Deer Creek Campground is a free, first-come-first-served dispersed camping area located along Deer Creek Road in the Superior Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest. The area provides five primitive campsites with fire rings, suitable for tent camping or small RVs and trailers. At an elevation of approximately 3,200 feet, the campground sits roughly 2.5 miles from the DeBorgia exit off I-90, after crossing the St. Regis River. This is a true pack-it-in, pack-it-out area with minimal amenities. A vault toilet is available, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The surrounding area offers stream fishing, hiking trails, and seasonal foraging for mushrooms and berries. The campground is typically open year-round depending on snow conditions. Due to its dispersed nature and remote setting, the campground is best suited for self-sufficient campers comfortable with primitive conditions. Large RVs are not recommended due to site constraints.
Directions
From I-90, take DeBorgia Exit #18. Westbound travelers go south under the interstate to Deer Creek Road #236. Eastbound travelers turn right onto Deer Creek Road #236. At the T-intersection, turn right and travel approximately 2.5 miles, crossing the St. Regis River. The dispersed camping area is on your right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 822-4233 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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