Price Creek Campground (MT)
Campground · Montana · 22 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Beaverhead National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 22
- Bookable sites
- 7,869 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Nestled along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway of southwest Montana, Price Creek Campground provides many recreational opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast! It is part of the Dillon Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana, and an easy drive to multiple full service communities. Dillon is approximately 46 miles southeast and Butte 65 miles northeast. Wise River is a small rural community 28 miles to the north that has a post office and small convenience store and gas station.
There are 21 individual “first come first serve” sites and one extra-large reservable group site that can accommodate up to six trailers. The reservable group site is laid out in a large loop with a fire pit located in the middle and multiple picnic tables. Vault toilets and drinkable water from hand pumps are provided throughout the campground.
Price Creek Campground is accessible late May through December 2nd dependent of weather conditions and can accommodate trailers up to 30’. Price Creek Campground is a paved road campground. There is no cell phone coverage at this site.
Recreation
- Hiking
- ATV/UT trails
- Photography
- High mountain lakes/fishing
- Crystal Park
Facilities
- Accessible vault toilets
- Hand pumps (water available thru mid-Sept)
- Picnic tables and fire rings at each site (one large fire pit located in the middle of group site)
- Bear resistant bin available for food storage to comply with food storage order
- No garbage service...pack it in pack it out
Natural Features
Price Creek Campground sits at 7,873 feet in elevation and is surrounded by Lodgepole pines providing lots of shade and natural beauty. A large variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, moose and even an occasional black bear can be seen passing through the area.
Nearby Attractions
From Price Creek campground visitors have easy access to many different recreational activities. The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway is a 49 mile long drive that travels the length of the Pioneer Mountain range and itself provides visitors with interpretive sites along the way including Coolidge Ghost Town, Grand Vista Overview and a wide array of hiking and riding trails. Just an easy 1.5 miles drive north of Price Creek, people can visit Crystal Park; a 30 acre area open to the public for digging for quartz crystal. Finally, after a day of recreating you can head down the road and take a relaxing dip in the natural hot springs located at Elkhorn Hot Springs Resort.
The facts
- 22 bookable sites
- Loops: Price Creek
Site types
- 21 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
22 campsites at Price Creek Campground (MT)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 10 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 11 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 12 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 13 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 14 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 15 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 16 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 17 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 18 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 19 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 2 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 21 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 22 | Price Creek | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 3 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 4 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 5 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 6 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 7 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 8 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 9 | Price Creek | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
From Dillon, travel 3 miles south on I-15 and take exit 59 to MT HWY 278. On 278 travel west for 22 miles to the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway turnoff. Proceed north approximately 16 miles. Turn right onto FS road 2406 for 1/4 mile to the campground.
From Butte, travel approximately 20 miles south on I-15 and take exit 102 to MT HWY 43. On 43 travel east for 12 miles to Wise River, MT. From Wise River, you will turn south onto the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway (HWY 73) and proceed approximately 28 miles and the campground will be on your left (FS road 2406).
45.47956, -113.08298 · 45°28'46.4"N 113°4'58.7"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
$50 per night group site $15 per night first come first service sites
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Price Creek Campground (MT)
- Can you reserve a site at Price Creek Campground (MT)?
- Yes, Price Creek Campground (MT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Price Creek Campground (MT) have?
- 22 sites.
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Contact
- Phone (406) 683-3900
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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