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East Creek Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open annually mid-May through September, weather dependent.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Newland Ranch Dump Station · 88.7 mi
Coordinates
44.5540, -112.6616
Last verified
September 18, 2026
44.5540° N · 112.6616° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Get high on life at this small, high-elevation campground in the Montana mountains with 4 camping units. East Creek Campground offers first-come, first-served sites for tents or small trailers. There is no cell phone service here so you can truly unplug and let the wilderness take all your cares away. Immerse yourself in the outdoors, and find your happy place here with minimal distractions. Campers often rave about the views from this site.

From the USFS.

Is East Creek Campground free?

No. East Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to East Creek Campground?

From Dillon take Interstate 15 south for about 48 miles to Lima.Turn North on Frontage Road for 1 mile.Take Forest Road 179 West for 7 miles. Turn South 0.5 miles on Forest Road 3929 for .5 miles, then southeast on Forest Road 3930 and continue 1.5 miles to the campground.

What are the rules at East Creek Campground?

There is a 16 day stay limit.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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