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.
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.
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.
R1-2025-02 Use of Vehicles Off Road
Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Delmoe Lake Area/Road Closure
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestButte Ranger DistrictArea/Road Closure
Elkhorn Mine Area and Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety, the mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the adit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
Use of Vehicles Off Road
Possessing or using a vehicle off National Forest System Roads is prohibited on all National Forest System lands on the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Road/Trail Prohibitions, Off-Road Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas
This order describes the off-road prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness.
Annual Food Storage Order
Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead- Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.
Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as…
Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Restrictions
A package of restrictions for the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests regarding travel and camping with stock, campfires, group size, and mandatory party/individual registration.
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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