LOST CREEK CAMPGROUND
Open for the 2026 season as of May 7. The campground operates mid-to-late May through November 30, depending on weather. Vehicle access closes December 2. Snow may make the campground inaccessible in October or November.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 6:45PM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT TUESDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD AND EAST BEAVERHEAD... The National Weather Service in Missoula MT has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 110 and 111. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 12 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
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
About
Lost Creek State Park sits at 6,211 feet elevation in a striking narrow canyon just north of Anaconda, Montana. The park encompasses 502 acres where dramatic white and pink granite walls rise over 1,200 feet above the campground floor. The centerpiece is Lost Creek Falls, a 50-foot cascade accessible via a short 125-yard walk from the campground. The 25 campsites are dispersed along Lost Creek and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground provides vault toilets, potable water, and fire rings, though campers must pack out all trash. RVs and trailers are limited to 23 feet. A camp host is present from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Wildlife viewing is excellent here. Golden eagles and bighorn sheep frequent the cliffs above the canyon, while pika inhabit the upper reaches of the park. A Forest Service trail extends north from the park through forests and meadows with mountain views, offering extended hiking opportunities beyond the falls.
Directions
From Anaconda, head north on Montana Highway 1 for approximately 2 miles. Turn east onto Lost Creek Road and continue for about 6 miles to the park entrance at 5750 Lost Creek Road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $4 - $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 23ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 23ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| cherylmorris@mt.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 224-0833 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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