May Creek Campground
Closed for the season. Opens mid-June through September. First-come, first-served with a 16-day stay limit.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 12:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be 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
May Creek Campground is a primitive Forest Service campground located 17 miles west of Wisdom, Montana on Highway 43 in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The 21-site campground occupies relatively flat terrain at 6,300 feet elevation, shaded by a dense stand of lodgepole pine. May Creek flows along the west side of the campground, providing fishing opportunities. The campground offers basic amenities including ADA-accessible vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. Campers should be prepared to bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash, as these services are not provided. The maximum recommended trailer length is 30 feet. Nearby attractions include the Big Hole National Battlefield and May Creek Cabin, a historic mining cabin available for rental via Recreation.gov that can be reached by a 2-mile hike from the campground.
Directions
From Wisdom, Montana, travel west on Highway 43 for approximately 17 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 689-3243 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS May Creek Campground |
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