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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 4:13PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
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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