Canyon Creek Campground
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 pageCanyon Creek Campground
This is a small campground with 3 tent sites and a picnic area west of Melrose in the Pioneer Mountains. It’s a quiet campground located near Canyon Creek and the Wise River, which are great places to fish for brook, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. There are hiking trails nearby, meaning you’ll want to bring your hiking boots and a water supply and explore the scenic and rugged landscape. Trailer length should not exceed 14’ and water and garbage service are not available at this site.
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
There is no fee ($0) for this campground.
Hours
Open annually from mid-June through September, weather dependent.
Scenic drives that pass close
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