Gold Creek Campground
Open year-round, snow dependent. The operational season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day. First-come, first-served only; no reservations. A Food Storage Order is in effect March 1 through December 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 9 at 11:35AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...I-90 East Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough, Lolo Pass, and Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prepare for difficult backcountry travel.
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
Gold Creek Campground is a primitive 4-site campground nestled at 4,841 feet elevation in the Bitterroot National Forest, approximately 15 miles east of Stevensville, Montana. The campground is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations available. Basic facilities include vault toilets and picnic tables at each site, but campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. The area offers extensive recreation opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, motorcycle riding, and horseback riding. Trails from the campground provide access to the Skalkaho Wildlife Preserve, Gold Creek, and the Easthouse National Recreation Trail. Fishing is available in area creeks and the North Fork Bitterroot, with hunting for deer and elk in season. The campground can accommodate RVs or trailers up to 25 feet. A Food Storage Order is in effect from March 1 through December 1 annually due to bear activity. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days, after which campers must relocate at least 5 miles away. Pets are allowed but must be kept leashed.
Directions
From Stevensville, MT head south on East Side Highway 0.5 miles. Turn east (left) on Burnt Fork Rd (County Road 372) which becomes FS 312. Follow for approximately 14 miles to the campground.
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 | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 777-5461 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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