Bear Creek Campground and Picnic Area
in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageBear Creek Campground and Picnic Area
Bear Creek Campground is a nice summer or fall destination for those looking to camp, hike, or picnic. At an elevation of 6,350 feet, this campground contains 12 designated campsites. There is a group size limit within the wilderness boundary here of no more than 15 people and 20 head of stock, and stock are not allowed on the south side of the creek. No camping is authorized at the trailhead and certified weed-free hay is required. This campground has vault toilets and drinking water is available in spring/summer only. No garbage service is provided, so pack out what you pack in. Bear-resistant food storage boxes are available. The campground is located at the trailhead for the Bear Creek Loop Trail in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, which is suitable for hikers, hunters, and horseback riders. The campground accommodates both horse (stock) and family camping. The maximum recommended trailer length for the campground is 28 feet. Stay limit is 16 days. Food and refuse storage requirements are in effect and enforced at this campground. There is not a designated day-use picnic area at this site.
Before you go
Season
Year round
Fees
There is a $15.00 per night fee for overnight camping.
Hours
Open annually from early May through late November, weather dependent.
Restrictions
16 day stay limit. Food Storage Requirements .
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