Peter'S Creek Campground
Currently closed due to winter wildlife road closure on East Side Reservoir Road #38 (mileposts 37-53). Road opens May 15, 2026, when the campground season begins. The campground operates first-come first-served through September 30 with no advance reservations.
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.
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 (Flathead…
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 Closure for Emergency Repairs
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 closed to motorized travel during 2026 repair work. See details and authorized access info.
Blankenship Emergency Closure
The Blankenship Bridge Area (Blankenship southwest), located south of Blankenship Road on the west side of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River is temporarily closed for public safety due to high water.
Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast
Avalanche Danger: Know before you go! Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center The Flathead National Forest has three forecast zones for avalanches: the Whitefish Range, the Flathead Range and Glacier National Park, and the Swan Range. Avalanche hazards are highly spatially variable, so…
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 .Camping or otherwise occupying a designated site for over three consecutive days within a calendar year.
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 offers a quiet, free camping experience on the east shore of Hungry Horse Reservoir, 42 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse via gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. At 3,600 feet elevation, the 6-site campground sits in second-growth forest with sites positioned less than 100 feet from the reservoir. The campground sees light use and typically has open sites available, making it a reliable option for those seeking solitude or a base for huckleberry picking, fishing, or late-season hunting. All sites include picnic tables and metal fire rings and can accommodate tents and trailers up to 30 feet. An accessible vault toilet is provided. There is no potable water; reservoir water is available but must be treated. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out rules apply as there is no garbage service. A food storage order requires all food, garbage, and attractants be stored in bear-resistant containers or otherwise kept unavailable to bears. Stock animals are prohibited. This is a remote location with no cell phone service. The nearest phone, gas, and supplies are 42 miles north in Hungry Horse. The Spotted Bear Ranger Station, 13 miles south, has a public phone. The campground is maintained May 15 through September 30; the access road between mileposts 37 and 53 is closed December 1 through May 14 for wildlife protection.
Directions
From Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 for 0.5 miles to East Side Reservoir Road #38. Turn right (south) and continue through Martin City. After 2 miles the pavement ends. Continue 42 miles on gravel to the campground on the right (west) side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 758-5376 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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