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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 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, Flathead, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, Silver Bow counties in effect until 9AM on 08/10/2026 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 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls are Very Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Dillon, Libby and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Cut Bank, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Malta and Missoula are Moderate. When air quality is Very Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid any outdoor activity; everyone else should avoid prolonged exertion. 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
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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