Devil Creek Campground

Flathead National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Hungry Horse, MT, MT

Price: From $22 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (75 reviews)

Season: May through October

Devil Creek Campground is located 32 miles southeast of West Glacier, Montana, and six miles west of Marias Pass, a high mountain pass located in Glacier National Park. This location has 13 campsites, 7 which are reservable and 6 that are walk-up sites. The stay limit is 16 consecutive nights.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Devil Creek Campground offers 13 sites in a heavily wooded conifer forest adjacent to US Highway 2 with stunning scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. Campers praise it as a quiet, clean facility with a creek flowing behind sites and friendly staff maintenance.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Goat, Snowshoe Hare, Elk, Columbian Ground Squirrel, American Dipper, Ruffed Grouse, Evening Grosbeak, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Devil Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 7 reservable sites and 6 walk-up sites. Maximum stay limit is 16 consecutive nights. Site 6 has a creek flowing directly behind it according to camper reviews. Vault toilets are maintained to a high standard despite being pit toilets with no hookups.

Skip Devil Creek Campground if: You have a large trailer (32+ feet) — sites are tight and not all accommodate long trailers.. You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only..

Best time to visit Devil Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Zips Place Cabin (HUNGRY HORSE, MT), Challenge Cabin (HUNGRY HORSE, MT), Anna Creek Cabin (Hungry Horse, MT), Murray Bay Campground (Mt) (West Yellowstone, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Devil Creek Campground

Cell signal at Devil Creek Campground (Hungry Horse, 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.

CamperWatch›MT›Devil Creek Campground
Devil Creek Campground — photo 1
Flathead National Forest — lakeside, fishingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

Devil Creek Campground

Share:
Hungry Horse, MT, MT★ 4.6 (75 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

Devil Creek Campground is located 32 miles southeast of West Glacier, Montana, and six miles west of Marias Pass, a high mountain pass located in Glacier National Park. This location has 13 campsites, 7 which are reservable and 6 that are walk-up sites. The stay limit is 16 consecutive nights.

Best for:AnglersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

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

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 have a large trailer (32+ feet) — sites are tight and not all accommodate long trailers.✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 7 reservable sites and 6 walk-up sites.

Maximum stay limit is 16 consecutive nights.

Site 6 has a creek flowing directly behind it according to camper reviews.

Vault toilets are maintained to a high standard despite being pit toilets with no hookups.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

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

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Goat, Snowshoe Hare, Elk, Columbian Ground Squirrel, American Dipper, Ruffed Grouse, Evening Grosbeak, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Getting there →

From Hungry Horse head east on US Hwy 2 approximately 45 miles. From East Glacier Park, take US Hwy 2 west for approximately 19 miles to campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Devil Creek Campground cost per night?+
Devil Creek Campground costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Devil Creek Campground open?+
Devil Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Devil Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Devil Creek Campground?+
Devil Creek Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Devil Creek Campground?+
Devil Creek Campground 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 Devil Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Devil Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Devil Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Devil Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Print Facility Map
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$22 /night★ 4.6 (75)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
Dates full? Get an availability alert
FAQ
How much does Devil Creek Campground cost per night?+
What season is Devil Creek Campground open?+
Does Devil Creek Campground have hookups?+
All 7 questions →

Nearby Campgrounds

Own a campground nearby?

List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

List your campground →
$22 /nightNo booking fees
+TRIPCheck availability