Rock Creek South Trailhead
Open for the season with vault toilets available. No fees required. Access may be limited during spring melt or winter depending on road conditions.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 10:41PM MDT until July 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Montana, including the following areas, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Rock Creek South Trailhead is a primitive dispersed camping area located in the Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Gallatin County, Montana. The site is free to use and provides basic vault toilets but no potable water, electricity, or other developed amenities. Campers should come prepared to be self-sufficient. The trailhead provides access to the wilderness study area, which spans approximately 155,000 acres of the northern Gallatin Range between the Gallatin and Yellowstone Rivers. The terrain features forests and mountains with opportunities for hiking, backpacking, and wildlife viewing. Grizzly and black bears inhabit this ecosystem, so proper food storage and bear awareness are essential. Due to its location at elevation in the Montana mountains, the site is subject to seasonal access limitations based on snow and road conditions. Spring restrictions on stock and mountain bike use may apply during melt conditions, typically from April 1 through June 15.
Directions
From Darby, MT, travel north for 4 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (left) onto Lake Como Road and continue for 4.2 miles. The campground is located on the stretch of road between the beach turnoff and the boat launch turnoff.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Custer Gallatin NF Bozeman Ranger District |
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