Copper Creek Campground (Mt)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Philipsburg, MT, MT
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Late May through September
Copper Creek Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana. At an elevation of 5,500 feet, this cozy campground covers an area of 2 acres along Copper Creek. Just a short walk down the road is Middle Fork Rock Creek, which is great for fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Highly-rated campground (5/5 stars) located at 5,500 feet elevation in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest with excellent access to fishing on Copper Creek and Middle Fork Rock Creek. Campers praise the well-maintained facilities and friendly caretaker.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly bears present in area; also Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Canada Jay, and Pileated Woodpecker
Insider tips for Copper Creek Campground (Mt): First-come, first-served sites — arrive early as federal campground fills quickly Water well available on-site Caretaker on-site with 17+ years experience maintaining the facility
Skip Copper Creek Campground (Mt) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside Late May through September — campground is seasonal.
Best time to visit Copper Creek Campground (Mt): Late May - September — Official operating season; elevation provides cooler temperatures (10-15 degrees cooler than lower campgrounds).
Nearby campgrounds: Moose Lake Cabin (Philipsburg, MT), Spillway Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT), West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt) (Phillipsburg, MT), East Fork Cabin (SULA, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Copper Creek Campground (Mt)
Cell signal at Copper Creek Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Copper Creek Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana. At an elevation of 5,500 feet, this cozy campground covers an area of 2 acres along Copper Creek. Just a short walk down the road is Middle Fork Rock Creek, which is great for fishing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served sites
arrive early as federal campground fills quickly
Water well available on-site
Caretaker on-site with 17+ years experience maintaining the facility
Official operating season; elevation provides cooler temperatures (10-15 degrees cooler than lower campgrounds)
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Philipsburg, travel south on Highway 1 for about 6.5 miles to the junction with Skalkaho Highway/Highway 38. Turn right onto Highway 38 and continue west for 9.2 miles. Turn left onto Moose Lake Road/FR 5106 and continue approximately 10 miles. Turn right onto Frog Pond Road/FR 80 and continue .2 miles to the campground on the right.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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