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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 11:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, with higher amounts above valley floors and in Glacier National Park. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Essex, Polebridge, Bad Rock Canyon, Glacier National Park, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, and Marias Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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
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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