Doris Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Opens mid-May through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov for 5 sites, with 4 additional first-come, first-served sites.
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.
R1-2023-02 - 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.
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
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 (Flathead…
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 Closure for Emergency Repairs
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 closed to motorized travel during 2026 repair work. See details and authorized access info.
Blankenship Emergency Closure
The Blankenship Bridge Area (Blankenship southwest), located south of Blankenship Road on the west side of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River is temporarily closed for public safety due to high water.
Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast
Avalanche Danger: Know before you go! Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center The Flathead National Forest has three forecast zones for avalanches: the Whitefish Range, the Flathead Range and Glacier National Park, and the Swan Range. Avalanche hazards are highly spatially variable, so…
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Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.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 .Camping or otherwise occupying a designated site for over three consecutive days within a calendar year.
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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 11:53AM MDT until April 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. There is a likelihood of moderate winter weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches from Essex to Marias Pass and 12 to 20 inches above 6,000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches in valley locations. * WHERE...Polebridge, Essex, Glacier National Park, Marias Pass, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, and Bad Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...For MODERATE winter weather impacts, expect disruptions to normal activities. Hazardous traveling conditions. Use extra caution while driving. Closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Valley locations will see rain changeover to snow Wednesday evening into Thursday morning as the cold front arrives. Roadways will become slushy Wednesday afternoon as temperatures warm near freezing at Marias Pass on Highway 2.
About
Doris Creek Campground is located on the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. The campground sits along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, created by the 10th highest dam in the United States, which provides hydroelectric power and flood control. This area is home to lynx, grizzly bear, and bull trout, making it a premiere destination for wildlife viewing. The campground offers 9 overnight sites for tent and RV camping, with 5 sites available for reservation and 4 sites available first-come, first-served. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. The campground has gravel roads and parking spurs, and an accessible vault toilet is provided. A campground host stationed at the nearby Doris Point Boat Launch is available to answer questions. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days. Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, with a concrete boat ramp accessible at Doris Point Boat Launch just above the campground, which also provides ample parking. Swimming and fishing are popular activities, and anglers can expect to catch cutthroat trout and other species. The campground is approximately 14 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park, making it an ideal base camp for exploring the area.
Directions
Turn off U.S. Highway 2 at West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir Road (Forest Road 895) and follow the road across the Hungry Horse Dam. The campground is 3 miles south of the dam. The road is paved to the campground.
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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 | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 1ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 1ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 752-7924 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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