Price Creek Campground
The campground typically opens late May through early December, weather dependent. Snow levels should be confirmed by calling the Dillon Ranger District at 406-683-3900. The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway is closed during winter months. A food storage order is in effect March 1 through December 1. Current fire danger is moderate.
Air Quality Alert issued August 12 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Granite, Silver Bow, Madison, Missoula, Ravalli counties in effect until 9AM on 08/13/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 8AM on 08/12/2026, particulate levels in Dillon are Unhealthy. As of 8AM on 08/12/2026, particulate levels in Frenchtown and Missoula are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 8AM on 08/12/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Choteau, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Great Falls, Hamilton, Havre, Helena, Lewistown, Libby, Malta, Sleeping Giant, Thompson Falls and West Yellowstone are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
About
Price Creek Campground is located in the Dillon Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana's largest national forest. Situated at 7,873 feet elevation along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway, the campground offers 21 first-come, first-served individual campsites and one reservable group site that accommodates up to six trailers. Lodgepole pines provide ample shade throughout the campground. Amenities include accessible vault toilets, potable water from hand pumps (available through mid-September), fire rings and picnic tables at each site, and bear-resistant food storage boxes. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station. This is a pack-it-out campground with no trash service. Maximum trailer length is 30 feet, and there is no cell phone coverage in the area. The campground serves as a base for exploring the surrounding wilderness. Crystal Park, a unique 30-acre area open to the public for digging quartz crystals, lies just 1.5 miles north. Wildlife including deer, elk, moose, and occasional black bear frequent the area. Dillon is approximately 46 miles southeast, while the small community of Wise River with basic services is 28 miles north.
Directions
From Dillon, drive south on Interstate 15 for 3 miles. Take the Highway 278 exit, drive west on Highway 278 for 22 miles. Take Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway Road 73 north for 16 miles, then Forest Road 2406 for 0.25 miles to the campground.
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 | $15 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 683-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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