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Bear Creek Campground - Mt

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Bear Creek Campground is a First Come - First Served facility located at the base of the western slope of the Madison Range in southwest Montana. The campground will be undergoing improvement installations in the spring/early summer of 2023. At the base of the Madison mountain range, the campground is situated in a draw between hills on the edge of the National Forest.

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Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The campground will be undergoing improvement installations in the spring/early summer of 2023. Each campsite will have a parking site, picnic table and fire ring. There are two centrally located water hydrants, with water usually being available fro mid-May through September and a centrally located bear box for food storage. There are two SST outhouses, one on each side of the creek. Campsites 7 - 12, on the north side of the creek, are equipped with hitchrails and corrals for horses. Horses are not permitted at Campsites 1 - 6. Additional corrals are planned to be installed at the trailhead but there may not be a corral guaranteed for each campsite.

Natural Features

At the base of the Madison mountain range, the campground is situated in a draw between hills on the edge of the National Forest. The Lee Metcalf Wilderness is immediately to the east and a State wildlife management area to the north. The trailhead, at the site, provides access to the Middle Fork and Trail Fork trails, as well as access to ascend Sphinx Mountain, a prominant peak in the range. Most campsites are shaded by Douglas fir and aspen trees.

Recreation

Hiking, horseback riding and hunting are very popular activities by visitors to this campground and parking may be difficult to find during peak season. The Middle Fork and Trail Fork trailhead is located only steps away. Because the trails lead to designated Wilderness, no motorized or mechanized use is allowed on the trails. The trailhead is the starting point for those climbing Sphinx Mountain. From December 2 until noon of May 15, the Wildlife Management Area just north of the campground is closed to all entry except to those who stay strictly on the trail and are only passing through to Forest lands. It is open for recreational use the remainder of the year.

Nearby Attractions

The Lee Metcalf Wilderness is adjacent to the campground. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is about 70 miles to the southeast. Lewis and Clark State Caverns is about 60 miles to the north.

Important notices

There is a food storage order in place from March 1 to December 1. All food, attractants and game carcasses must be stored in a bear resistant manner when unattended.
There is no cellular service, though a limited signal may be available on top of the hill to the north.
The camping limit is 16 consecutive days. Upon reaching the limt, campers may not relocate within a 5 mile radius for the next 7 days.
Fines may be issued for non payment of camping fees.

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