East Creek Campground
Open mid-May through September, weather dependent. Potable water is only available June through September. Forest Road 3930 is not plowed in winter. 16-day stay limit.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 10:40PM 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. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until 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
East Creek Campground offers a quiet, high-elevation escape in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest southwest of Dillon, Montana. Sitting at approximately 7,000 feet, this small campground has just four sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is free for single-site use, with a $50 fee for the group site. Facilities are basic but functional: vault toilets, picnic tables, and bear-resistant food storage boxes are provided. Potable water is available only from June through September. There is no garbage service, so campers must pack out all trash. The access road (Forest Road 3930) is not plowed in winter. This is a true off-grid destination with no cell phone coverage. The maximum recommended trailer length is 16 feet, making it best suited for tent campers and those with small trailers. The area offers hiking opportunities and scenic mountain views that campers frequently praise.
Directions
From Dillon, take Interstate 15 south for about 48 miles to Lima. Turn north on Frontage Road for 0.8 mile. Take Forest Road 179 west for 7 miles. Turn south on Forest Road 3929 for 0.5 miles, then southeast on Forest Road 3930 and continue 1.5 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| 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 | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS East Creek Campground |
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