Jumping Creek Campground
Currently closed for the season. Typically opens late May through October, with exact dates varying by snowfall conditions. A December windstorm has created hazards across the forest.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 10:40PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Highest snowfall amounts in the northern slopes between 4500 feet and 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very 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
Jumping Creek Campground sits at 5,800 feet elevation along US Highway 89 in the Little Belt Mountains, 22 miles north of White Sulphur Springs and about 17 miles south of Neihart. The 10 campsites are arranged along Sheep Creek, which supports brook and rainbow trout fishing. The campground offers a quiet, lightly used setting in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Each campsite includes a fire ring and/or grill and a picnic table. The campground provides potable water via hand pump during warmer months and has at least one ADA-accessible vault toilet. Multiple sites can accommodate long trailers up to 45 feet. Nearby historic logging roads provide motorized access to the Smoky Mountain area. To the east on US Highway 89 is a trailhead to a scenic ATV trail climbing Mizpah Peak. A food storage order is in effect March 1 through December 1 to prevent human-bear conflicts. Leashed dogs are welcome, but horses are not permitted in the campground.
Directions
From Neihart, go about 17 miles south on US 89. Alternatively, from White Sulphur Springs, travel 22 miles north on US Highway 89.
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 | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 449-5201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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