Dinner Station Campground
Open mid-May through September, weather dependent. Individual sites are free and first-come-first-served. Group site reservations available for $50/night. Potable water is only available during summer months. Birch Creek Road is not plowed in winter.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 9 at 11:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
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
Dinner Station Campground is a 5-acre hillside campground nestled along Birch Creek in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Dillon, Montana. At 7,200 feet elevation, the campground offers 8 individual campsites that are free and first-come-first-served, plus a group site available for $50 per night. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with ADA-accessible vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump available during summer months. The campground provides access to excellent fishing along Birch Creek and serves as a base for numerous nearby trailheads. Bear-resistant food storage boxes are provided. There is no cell phone coverage in the area, no garbage service (pack it in, pack it out), and the access road is not plowed in winter. Trailer length is limited to 16 feet due to the hillside terrain and tight site configurations. The 16-day maximum stay limit applies. The campground is managed by the Dillon Ranger District.
Directions
Travel north on I-15 from Dillon for 12 miles. Take the Apex exit and continue west for approximately 11.5 miles on Birch Creek Road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 683-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Dinner Station Campground |
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