Lolo Creek Campground And Picnic Area
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 16, 2025 and operates through September 15, 2025. First-come, first-served only with no reservations accepted. No potable water available on-site.
R1-2024-01 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.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
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.
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 (Flathe
Deer Creek Bridge Closure - Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event the Deer Creek Bridge on the Superior Ranger District was severely damaged and is unsafe for travel. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
Ward Creek Road Closure- Superior Ranger District
Due to the recent weather event a portion of the Ward Creek Road is closed. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
25-021-Lolo-D4 Stony Creek Cutoff Closure
The Stony Creek Cutoff Road (Road #5490) is closed for protection of Forest Service stock.
241-023-Lolo-D3 Plant Creek Road Closure
Motor vehicles are prohibited on a portion of Plant Creek Road, National Forest System Road 2132, due to damage following the Miller Peak Fire on the Missoula Ranger District.
About
Lolo Creek Campground and Picnic Area is a forested campground situated adjacent to Lolo Creek at 4,600 feet elevation in the Lolo National Forest. The campground provides a shaded, natural setting with each site equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. RV-accessible parking spurs accommodate vehicles up to 30 feet in length. The campground is located along U.S. Highway 12, approximately 15 miles west of Lolo, Montana. It sits near the historic Lewis and Clark and Nez Perce National Historic Trail, and features an interpretive site on the grounds. A commercial hot spring resort is within 10 miles, and the Lolo Pass Visitor Center is 19 miles west. Groceries and gas are available 15 miles east in Lolo. This is a first-come, first-served campground with no reservation system. A food and attractant storage order is in effect for the entire Lolo National Forest due to bear activity. Campers should bring their own water as potable water is not available on-site. The campground operates seasonally and closes during winter months when snow blocks access.
Directions
From Lolo, Montana, drive 15 miles west on U.S. Highway 12 near mile marker 17.
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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 | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 329-3750 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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