Slate Creek Campground
Front loop is open year-round, snow conditions permitting. Back loop opens June 1 through September 30. First-come, first-served only. 16-day camping limit. Food storage order in effect through December 2027.
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
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
About
Slate Creek Campground sits along the West Fork of the Bitterroot River near Painted Rocks Lake, offering a quiet, primitive camping experience in Montana's Bitterroot National Forest. The campground features 13 sites distributed across two loops: the front loop has 4 sites, while the back loop contains 9 sites. Each loop has its own vault toilet. Sites include fire rings and picnic tables, though campers should note that site #15 has benches instead of a traditional picnic table. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground with no potable water, hookups, dump station, or showers. The fee is $10 per night for a single site, with an additional $5 for extra vehicles. Senior and Access pass holders receive a 50% discount on single campsites. Payment is by cash or check only. The front loop remains open year-round, though access depends on snow conditions. The back loop operates seasonally from June 1 through September 30. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., camping is limited to 16 consecutive days, pets must be leashed, and food storage is required to minimize bear encounters.
Directions
From Darby, Montana, drive south on State Highway 93. Turn right (south) onto West Fork Road toward Painted Rocks State Park. Travel approximately 23.6 miles. The campground is on the left (east) side of the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3269 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Slate Creek Campground | |
| Bitterroot NF Alerts |
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