Spring Creek Campground

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lewis & Clark National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,271 ft
Elevation

Located only 4 miles from Highway 12, Spring Creek Campground is easily accessible. The 10 campsites are in a lush riparian zone along Spring Creek. Campers can wade in the creek, or fish Spring Creek Campground can only accommodate a maximum trailer length of 35 feet, and is not recommended for campers with large RVs. The campground is usually open from May through the middle of fall.

An ATV trailhead in the campground connects to a non-motorized trail with sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

All campgrounds on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days in one location. A campground fee is required. Please pay at the self-serve campground fee station. Campsites cannot be reserved by simply paying for the site; camper must be present. A food storage order is in effect from March 1st to December 1st to prevent human-bear conflicts on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Store all unattended food and attractants properly. Please see Food Storage Order for specifics. Open and close dates can vary depending on snowfall conditions. Please call the local district office or check our website. Leashed dogs are welcome. Horses are not allowed in campgrounds. Motorized OHVs must stay on the campground road. The campgrounds include access to potable water during the warmer months, and all have at least one handicap accessible vault toilet. Each campsite has a fire ring and/or grill, and a picnic table. Even if water is unavailable, campground fees are still required.

The facts

  • Season: May 18, 2023 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

From White Sulphur Springs, go east 26 miles on US 12, and north 4 miles on Spring Creek Road.

46.58639, -110.46667 · 46°35'11.0"N 110°28'0.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Aug, down to 36°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F373947566573828372584436
Low °F161522283543474538302216
Precip in0.50.30.61.32.62.61.41.21.00.80.80.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Spring Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Spring Creek Campground?
No. Spring Creek Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $10 per night for single unit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Spring Creek Campground

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

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