Devil's Corkscrew Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations or fees. 16-day stay limit enforced. Food storage required for all attractants due to bear activity.
R1-2024-01 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.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
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.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
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, and South Dakota.
Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathe
Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast
Avalanche Danger: Know before you go! Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
4.4 miles of National Forest System Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
NFS Road 1625 is closed between milepost 2.84 and 5.08 for public safety due to road substrate slumping. This closed segment is from the junction with Rd #9881 at milepost 2.84 to the end of Rd #1625 starting 8/13/2025 - 8/12/2027 unless rescinded sooner.
Water Vessel Prohibitions
Violating State water vessel safety and operation laws and regulations is prohibited on all Flathead National Forest waterways.
About
Devil's Corkscrew Campground is a small, primitive campground situated on the east side of Hungry Horse Reservoir in Flathead National Forest, approximately 37 miles south of Martin City, Montana. With only 4 campsites, this lightly-used facility offers a quiet retreat for campers seeking a more remote experience along the reservoir. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, and vault toilets are available on-site. No drinking water is provided, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground is accessed via East Side Reservoir Road (Forest Road 38), a dirt road that follows the eastern shoreline of the reservoir. Sites can accommodate trailers up to 32 feet in length. A primitive boat launch provides access to Hungry Horse Reservoir for fishing and boating opportunities. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system and no camping fees. Food storage regulations are strictly enforced due to bear activity in the area. All human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants must be properly stored. Campers are limited to a 16-day stay limit. The remote location and basic amenities make this campground ideal for self-sufficient campers looking for uncrowded access to the Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Directions
From Martin City, Montana, turn off Highway 2 and continue on the main road through the town heading south. This road becomes East Side Reservoir Road (Forest Road 38). Continue for 37.9 miles to the campground on the east side of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Nearby Campgrounds
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP NORTH LOOP 1.9mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH BEACH 1.9mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH LOOP 1.9mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH POINT 2.0mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP EAST 1.6mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP SOUTHEAST 1.7mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP SOUTHWEST 1.7mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP WEST 1.7mi
- Peter'S Creek Campground 4.4mi
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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 387-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Devil's Corkscrew Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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