Mono Creek Campground
Open mid-May through September, weather dependent. First-come, first-served only; not reservable online. Maximum stay is 16 days. Campers must pack out all trash.
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
Mono Creek Campground sits at 7,000 feet elevation in a densely forested 2-acre setting within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The campground offers 5 designated sites in a quiet, secluded atmosphere with Mono Creek flowing just across the road. Each site includes a picnic table, and the campground provides vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump. The campground is located about one mile off the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway (Forest Road 73), approximately 23 miles south of Wise River. It serves as an ideal staging point for visiting the nearby historic Coolidge Mining Site, a well-preserved ghost town from Montana's mining era. The surrounding area offers opportunities for stream fishing, horseback riding, and hiking on nearby trails. This is a first-come, first-served campground with a 16-day maximum stay limit. The small site count and 18-foot vehicle length recommendation make it best suited for tent camping and smaller rigs. Campers should be prepared to pack out all trash.
Directions
From the intersection of Montana HWY 43 and the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway (FS Road 73), proceed south on Road 73 for approximately 22 miles to Forest Service Road 2465. Travel southeast 1 mile on NFSR 2465. Mono Creek Campground will be on your left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| 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 | 18ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 18ft |
| 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 Mono Creek Campground | |
| Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Alerts |
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