Can you reserve a site at Doris Creek Campground?

Yes, Doris Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Doris Creek Campground have?

10 sites in total, of which 9 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Doris Creek Campground?

1 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Doris Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Doris Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Doris Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Doris Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Doris Creek Campground, Montana — 9 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Doris Creek Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground. Here, we have 9 sites, 5 for reservations and 4 that are walk-up. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.

Recreation

Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a concrete boat ramp is accessible at Doris Point Boat Launch above the campground which also provides ample parking. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes, and anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including cutthroat trout.

Facilities

The campground offers 9 overnight sites for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. There is no water at this campground. Please bring your own drinking water. An accessible vault toilet is provided. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel. Campground host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding area. The campground also offers first-come, first-serve sites as well.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th highest dam in the United States and provides a stunning backdrop. Home to lynx, grizzly bear and bull trout, the forest is a premiere destination for visitors.

Nearby Attractions

Doris Creek Campground is approximately 14 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.

Charges & Cancellations

No cancellations can be made within 4 days of your arrival date through recreation.gov. You must wait for your reservation dates to pass then call Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to turn in a Refund Request. Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only be made after your original reservation dates have passed.

*No shows have no chance of a refund.

The facts

Season: Mid May – September 25, 2023 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
9 bookable sites
10 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 1 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND

Site types

9 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

10 campsites at Doris Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
003	DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	1 ft	8	🐾
004	DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
005	DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
006	DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
007	DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
008	DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
009	DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
010	DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
Host	DORIS CREEK CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾

Getting there

Turn off U.S. Highway 2 at milepost 144 and follow the West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir (Forest Road #895) across the Hungry Horse Dam. The campground is 3 miles south of the Dam. The road is paved to the campground.

48.30528, -113.98056 · 48°18'19.0"N 113°58'50.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	31	34	43	53	64	71	82	81	69	52	38	31
Low °F	20	20	25	32	41	47	53	52	44	35	28	21
Precip in	3.6	2.5	3.2	2.6	2.9	3.8	1.4	1.2	2.2	3.5	3.9	3.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

To make reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777 You are allowed 2 motorized vehicles per site. The first vehicle is included in the site fee. An extra vehicle charge of $5.00/vehicle per night will be collected at the campground.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Doris Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Doris Creek Campground?: Yes, Doris Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Doris Creek Campground have?: 10 sites in total, of which 9 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Doris Creek Campground?: 1 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Doris Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Doris Creek Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Doris Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Doris Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Doris Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Doris Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Table of Campground Fees Single Site Double Site Extra Vehicle $16 $32 $5

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Doris Creek Campground

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Lid Creek Campground 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Riverside Campground (MT) 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Murray Bay Campground (MT) 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Anna Creek Cabin 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Glacier National Park Logan Pass Shuttle Tickets 13.2 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center 3 mi · Facility
Creston National Fish Hatchery 9.5 mi · Facility
Lakeview Campground 10 mi · Campground
Handkerchief Lake 13.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 406-752-7924 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-12.

Doris Creek Campground