Doris Creek Campground
Flathead National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Hungry Horse, MT, MT
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (43 reviews)
Season: May through October
Doris Creek Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground. Here, we have 9 sites, 5 for reservations and 4 that are walk-up.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Located on the scenic 27,750-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir in the Rocky Mountains with 9 sites offering water access and excellent recreation opportunities. Campers praise it as quiet and beautiful with friendly camp hosts and large, well-maintained sites.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, mule deer, bald eagles, osprey, and Canada jays present in the area. Deer frequently approach campsites.
Insider tips for Doris Creek Campground: 4 sites are first-come, first-served walk-ups; 5 sites available for reservations Firewood is sold on-site Maximum stay limit is 16 consecutive days Concrete boat ramp at Doris Point Boat Launch above the camp for boating enthusiasts
Skip Doris Creek Campground if: You need full RV hookups—most sites have no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer to book last-minute—federal campground requires early booking during peak season. You visit outside May-October operating season.
Best time to visit Doris Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Lost Johnny Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Lost Johnny Point Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Emery Bay Campground (MARTIN CITY, MT), Lid Creek Campground (HUNGRY HORSE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Doris Creek Campground
Cell signal at Doris 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.
Doris Creek Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground. Here, we have 9 sites, 5 for reservations and 4 that are walk-up.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry4 sites are first-come, first-served walk-ups; 5 sites available for reservations
Firewood is sold on-site
Maximum stay limit is 16 consecutive days
Concrete boat ramp at Doris Point Boat Launch above the camp for boating enthusiasts
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Turn off U.S. Highway 2 at milepost 144 and follow the West Side Hungry Horse Reservoir (Forest Road #895) across the Hungry Horse Dam. The campground is 3 miles south of the Dam. The road is paved to the campground.
Campground entrance
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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 — 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.
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