Price Creek Campground
Opens late May through December 2, weather dependent. Currently closed due to snow but opens May 23. Call the Dillon Ranger District at 406-683-3967 to check snow conditions before arriving. Hand-pump water available through mid-September only.
Flash Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:39AM MDT until September 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Montana, including the following area, Northwest Beaverhead County. * WHEN...From 3 PM MDT this afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms capable of producing locally intense rainfall are forecast to develop over the burn scar late this afternoon through this evening with additional precipitation expected through Saturday, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Areas near the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars, including portions of the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
Please call the Dillon Ranger District to check snow levels prior to reserving - 406-683-3967.
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
About
Price Creek Campground is nestled along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway in southwest Montana's Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in the state. At 7,873 feet elevation, the campground is surrounded by lodgepole pines providing ample shade. Wildlife sightings of deer, elk, moose, and occasional black bears are common. The campground features 21 individual first-come-first-served sites plus one extra-large reservable group site that can accommodate up to six trailers with a central fire pit. Each standard site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and potable water from hand pumps are provided, though water is only available through mid-September. Bear-resistant food storage bins are provided and their use is required. Nearby attractions include Crystal Park just 1.5 miles north where visitors can dig for quartz crystals, the Coolidge Ghost Town, and Elkhorn Hot Springs Resort. The 49-mile Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway offers interpretive sites, hiking trails, and ATV/UTV access throughout the Pioneer Mountain range.
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 turnoff. 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 to exit 102 (MT HWY 43), then east 12 miles to Wise River. Turn south onto the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway (HWY 73) and proceed 28 miles; the campground will be on your left.
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 | $8 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| 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 | |
| USFS Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Page |
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