Pine Creek Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Operating dates are approximately May 15 through September 25, weather dependent. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 8:07AM MDT until July 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The combination of a moist and unstable air mass with slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain, will bring a risk of flash flooding Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Bighorn Canyon, Livingston Area, Northern Carbon, Paradise Valley, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Red Lodge Foothills, Southeastern Carbon and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From 1 PM MDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Robertson Draw and East Side south of Red Lodge, and the Elk along the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains, are at risk of experiencing flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain are expected this afternoon and evening. These storms may cause localized flash flooding. Expect storms to begin developing over the mountains by 1 or 2 pm. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Pine Creek Campground occupies a wooded setting in Paradise Valley, tucked into the foothills of the Absaroka Mountains roughly 13 miles south of Livingston. The campground's 25 single-family sites feature average parking spurs of 16 by 50 feet, picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-resistant food storage boxes. Potable water is available from a hand pump, and vault toilets serve the area. Trash pickup is provided. The campground serves as a staging area for the popular Pine Creek Falls hike and the longer route to Pine Creek Lake in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. An accessible fishing dock on Pine Creek and the half-mile Creekside Trail offer additional recreation. Rainbow and brown trout along with whitefish inhabit the creek. The adjacent group campground (Site 26) handles larger parties, while a separate group picnic pavilion (Site 28) is day-use only. Access follows US Highway 89 south from Livingston for 9 miles, then 6 miles east on Pine Creek Road, which is narrow and winding. The road and spur dimensions make this campground unsuitable for large RVs. Bears frequent the area, so all food and scented items must be secured in the provided bear boxes. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
Directions
9 miles south of Livingston on US 89, then 6 miles east on Pine Creek Road. The access road is narrow and winding.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 222-1892 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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