Price Creek Campground

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.