Peter'S Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Road access is closed December 1 through May 14 due to winter wildlife closure. The campground is maintained May 15 through September 30.
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.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
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, and South Dakota.
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
Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast
Avalanche Danger: Know before you go! Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
4.4 miles of National Forest System Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
NFS Road 1625 is closed between milepost 2.84 and 5.08 for public safety due to road substrate slumping. This closed segment is from the junction with Rd #9881 at milepost 2.84 to the end of Rd #1625 starting 8/13/2025 - 8/12/2027 unless rescinded sooner.
Water Vessel Prohibitions
Violating State water vessel safety and operation laws and regulations is prohibited on all Flathead National Forest waterways.
About
Peters Creek Campground is a free, primitive campground located 42 miles south of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. Situated on the shores of Hungry Horse Reservoir at 3,600 feet elevation, the 6-unit campground sits in a second-growth forest with campsites less than 100 feet from the water. This low-use facility typically has available campsites and serves as a popular base for huckleberry picking and fishing during summer months, as well as late-season hunting in October and November. The campground can accommodate tents and trailers up to 30 feet in length. Each campsite includes a table and metal fire ring. An accessible vault toilet is provided, but there is no drinking water; water from the reservoir must be treated before consumption. Stock animals are not allowed in the campground, and there is no garbage service, so visitors must pack out all trash. This is a remote location with no cell phone service. The nearest public phone is 13 miles south at Spotted Bear Ranger Station, while gas, food, and other services are 42 miles north in Hungry Horse. Bear country food storage orders are in effect, requiring all food, garbage, and attractants to be stored properly. The campground has a 14-day stay limit.
Directions
From Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 for 0.5 miles to East Side Reservoir Road #38. Turn right (south) onto Road #38 and continue through Martin City. After 2 miles, the pavement ends and becomes gravel. Continue 42 miles south to Peters Creek Campground on the right (west) side of the road.
Nearby Campgrounds
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- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH BEACH 3.2mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP SOUTH LOOP 3.2mi
- HEINRUDE DISPERSED CAMP NORTH LOOP 3.3mi
- Devil's Corkscrew Campground 4.4mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP EAST 5.0mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP SOUTHEAST 5.1mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP SOUTHWEST 5.1mi
- FOREST DISPERSED CAMP WEST 5.1mi
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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