Bear Creek Campground - Mt

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — hiking

Location: Ennis, MT, MT

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Bear Creek Campground is a First Come - First Served facility located at the base of the western slope of the Madison Range in southwest Montana. It’s part of an administrative site that also includes the Bear Creek and Bear Creek Bunkhouse rental cabins and a trailhead for entry to the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area. The small campground features 12 campsites, 6 on each side of the creek.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Bear Boxes, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bear-creek-campground-mt to be notified when sites open up.

Bear Creek Campground is located at the base of the western slope of the Madison Range with access to the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area. The campground offers horse camping facilities and serves as a trailhead for wilderness recreation.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Ruffed Grouse, Interior Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, American Common Merganser, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Bear Creek Campground - Mt: Six campsites on the north side of the creek include facilities for horses and stock animals. Book early as this is a federal First Come - First Served facility. Firewood is available for purchase on-site.

Skip Bear Creek Campground - Mt if: You require hookups - no hookups are available at the campground.. You need year-round access - operations are seasonal May through October only..

Best time to visit Bear Creek Campground - Mt: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October as stated in verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest (Gardiner, MT), Mammoth Campground (Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY), Mill Creek Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT), Snowbank Campground (Gardiner, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bear Creek Campground - Mt

Cell signal at Bear Creek Campground - Mt (Ennis, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Bear Creek Campground is a First Come - First Served facility located at the base of the western slope of the Madison Range in southwest Montana. It’s part of an administrative site that also includes the Bear Creek and Bear Creek Bunkhouse rental cabins and a trailhead for entry to the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area. The small campground features 12 campsites, 6 on each side of the creek.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Bear Boxes

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require hookups - no hookups are available at the campground.✕ You need year-round access - operations are seasonal May through October only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Six campsites on the north side of the creek include facilities for horses and stock animals.

Book early as this is a federal First Come - First Served facility.

Firewood is available for purchase on-site.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October as stated in verified data.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Bighorn Sheep, Ruffed Grouse, Interior Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, American Common Merganser, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Ennis MT, travel south on US Highway 287 eleven miles to Cameron. Turn left onto Bear Creek Road and travel on pavement for 3 miles, turn right and pavement ends. Travel 1.5 miles and turn left. Travel one mile and turn right. Travel just under one mile and turn left at the old school house. Finally travel 2.3 miles to the campground. All turns have Bear Creek signs and, along the last 2.3 miles, landowner signs indicate private roads. Coming from the south, follow US Highway 287 to Cameron

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Bear Creek Campground - Mt cost per night?+
Bear Creek Campground - Mt costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Bear Creek Campground - Mt open?+
Bear Creek Campground - Mt is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bear Creek Campground - Mt have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Bear Creek Campground - Mt?+
Bear Creek Campground - Mt is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Bear Creek Campground - Mt?+
Bear Creek Campground - Mt is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Bear Creek Campground - Mt?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bear Creek Campground - Mt is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bear Creek Campground - Mt open, and what are check-in times?+
Bear Creek Campground - Mt is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 5 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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