Can you reserve a site at Lid Creek Campground?

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

What is the maximum RV length at Lid Creek Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Lid Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lid Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Lid Creek Campground?

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

Lid Creek Campground, Montana — 23 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Lid Creek Campground lies on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, in the heart of 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, keeping visitors coming back to the area again and again. Here, we have 22 rentable sites with 13 of them being reservable and 9 for our walk-up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive nights.

Recreation

Visitors to the area enjoy a variety of biking and hiking trails that begin near the campground and wind around the reservoir.

Boating, swimming and fishing are excellent pastimes on the 27,750-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir. Anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat trout and other varieties.

Facilities

The campground offers 22 campsites, several of which are first-come, fist-served sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills.

Vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available at the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is located along the Hungry Horse Reservoir within the Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana. It is nestled in a mixed forest of conifers at an elevation of 3,600 feet. The area is popular for its plentiful huckleberry bushes.

Home to lynx, grizzly bear, and bull trout and with numerous lakes, streams, and rivers to enjoy, the forest is a premiere destination for visitors.

Nearby Attractions

Lid Creek Campground is just 23 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance into 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
23 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 49 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: LID CREEK CAMPGROUND

Site types

23 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

23 campsites at Lid Creek Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
002	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
003	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
004	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	42 ft	8	🐾
005	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
006	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
007	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
008	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
009	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
010	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
011	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
012	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
013	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
014	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
015	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
016	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
017	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
018	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
019	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	49 ft	8	🐾
020	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
021	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
022	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	1 ft	8	🐾
023	LID CREEK CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾

Getting there

Lid Creek Campground is located 15 miles south of Hungry Horse, Montana, on the West Side Reservoir Road 895. To find the West Side Reservoir Road, turn off of Highway 2 just past milepost 144. Take the paved West Side Reservoir Road across the Hungry Horse Dam and continue for another 11 miles to the campground.

The West Side Reservoir Road is narrow with many switchbacks. Not suitable for larger RV's. Please use caution.

48.28389, -113.90833 · 48°17'2.0"N 113°54'30.0"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, 6.6 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 Although you are allowed two vehicles per site the first vehicle is included in the site fee; the second vehicle is charged $5.00 upon arrival 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 Lid Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Lid Creek Campground?: Yes, Lid Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lid Creek Campground have?: 23 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Lid Creek Campground?: 49 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lid Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lid Creek Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Lid Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Lid Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

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Anna Creek Cabin 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center 6.3 mi · Facility
Lakeview Campground 6.5 mi · Campground
Handkerchief Lake 10.6 mi · Facility
Creston National Fish Hatchery 11.1 mi · Facility
Graves Creek Campground 11.7 mi · Campground

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.

Lid Creek Campground