Price Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid-June through September, weather dependent. The scenic byway is closed during winter months.
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.
R1-2025-02 Use of Vehicles Off Road
Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Use of Vehicles Off Road
Possessing or using a vehicle off National Forest System Roads is prohibited on all National Forest System lands on the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Madison Ranger District 8325A and 8325B Roads Closure
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestMadison Ranger District
Road/Trail Prohibitions, Off-Road Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas
This order describes the off-road prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness.
Annual Food Storage Order
Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead- Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.
Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as fir
Thompson Park Area Closure for Camping and Fires
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and resource protection resulting from high levels of undeveloped (dispersed) camping in the area.
Elkhorn Mill and Mine Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety. The mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the audit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
About
Nestled along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway of southwest Montana, Price Creek Campground provides diverse recreational opportunities within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Situated at 7,873 feet elevation and surrounded by lodgepole pines, the campground offers natural shade and beauty in a high mountain setting where deer, elk, moose, and occasional black bears may be spotted. The campground features 21 individual first-come, first-served campsites and one extra-large reservable group site designed in a loop configuration with a central fire pit and multiple picnic tables, accommodating up to six trailers. Vault toilets and hand-pump drinking water are distributed throughout the campground. All sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with trailers up to 30 feet accommodated on paved roads. Bear-resistant food storage boxes are provided, though campers must pack out all trash as no garbage service is available. Price Creek serves as an excellent base for exploring the Pioneer Mountains. Just 1.5 miles north lies Crystal Park, a 30-acre public area for digging quartz crystals. The 49-mile Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway offers interpretive sites including Coolidge Ghost Town and Grand Vista Overview, plus extensive hiking and ATV trails leading to high mountain lakes and fishing opportunities. Elkhorn Hot Springs Resort is nearby for post-adventure relaxation. The campground is approximately 46 miles northwest of Dillon and 65 miles southwest of Butte, with limited services available in Wise River 28 miles north. Cell phone coverage is not available at the campground.
Directions
From Dillon, travel 3 miles south on I-15 and take exit 59 to MT HWY 278. Travel west on 278 for 22 miles to the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway. Proceed north approximately 16 miles, then turn right onto FS Road 2406 for 0.25 miles to the campground. From Butte, travel approximately 20 miles south on I-15 and take exit 102 to MT HWY 43. Travel east on 43 for 12 miles to Wise River. Turn south onto the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway (HWY 73) and proceed approximately 28 miles. The campground is on the left at FS Road 2406.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $8 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 683-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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