Can you reserve a site at Fall Creek Day Use Area?

No. Fall Creek Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Fall Creek Day Use Area

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area · Restricted Access

5,970 ft
Elevation

Fall Creek is a popular fishing spot and parking area for day float trips through the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness. During the early spring run-off, floaters can launch at the hand launch site to float the double drop rapid.

Getting there

Located approximately 6 miles north of Ennis, then 7 miles off US Highway 287 down Ennis Lake Rd.

45.47603, -111.62547 · 45°28'33.7"N 111°37'31.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	42	50	57	66	75	85	85	75	60	47	38
Low °F	24	25	30	36	43	50	57	56	49	39	30	24
Precip in	0.5	0.7	1.2	2.3	3.0	3.2	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.7	0.8	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 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

Stay limit: Year-round. Sunrise to Sunset.

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

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Common questions about Fall Creek Day Use Area

Can you reserve a site at Fall Creek Day Use Area?: No. Fall Creek Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Fall Creek Day Use Area?: Year-round. Sunrise to Sunset.

Camping near Fall Creek Day Use Area

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Spanish Creek Cabin 12.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Axolotl Cabin 20.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spire Rock Campground 20.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Trail Creek Picnic Area 1.9 mi · Facility
Warm Spgs Day Use Area 7.7 mi · Facility
Revenue Flats 8.5 mi · Facility
Canaday Boat Launch 9.4 mi · Facility
Potosi Campground and Picnic Area 15.1 mi · Campground
Branham Lakes Campground and Picnic Area 17.8 mi · Campground
Ennis National Fish Hatchery 19.2 mi · National Fish Hatchery

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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