East Fork Campground (Mt)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MT, MT
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Late May through September
East Fork Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in western Montana. The campground is seated at the base of a forested hillside, adjacent to the East Fork of Rock Creek and just below the East Fork Reservoir. There is creek access, and a short jaunt up the road leads to the shores of the 380-acre lake flanked by forested hillsides and a view of the Anaconda Range.
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
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East Fork Campground offers creek and lake access in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest with excellent maintenance (4.8/5 rating from 90 reviews). Campers praise clean facilities, attentive camp hosts, and the beautiful Rock Creek canyon setting.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Bald Eagle, White-tailed Deer, Spruce Grouse, and Mountain Bluebird documented in the area
Insider tips for East Fork Campground (Mt): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Creek and lake access available; nearby East Fork Reservoir and Rock Creek offer fishing and water activities Camp hosts actively maintain sites daily with raking and cleaning
Skip East Fork Campground (Mt) if: Need hookups — no hookups available. Want RV camping — tent sites only. Need open campground outside May-September window — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit East Fork Campground (Mt): Late May-September — Official operating season; avoid extreme weather (high winds documented in late May, flooding reported in previous season).
Nearby campgrounds: Spillway Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT), Piney Campground And Boat Launch (Anaconda, MT), Philipsburg Bay Campground (Anaconda, MT), Lodgepole Campground (On Georgetown Lake, Montana) (Anaconda, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at East Fork Campground (Mt)
Cell signal at East Fork Campground (Mt) (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.
East Fork Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in western Montana. The campground is seated at the base of a forested hillside, adjacent to the East Fork of Rock Creek and just below the East Fork Reservoir. There is creek access, and a short jaunt up the road leads to the shores of the 380-acre lake flanked by forested hillsides and a view of the Anaconda Range.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site
Creek and lake access available; nearby East Fork Reservoir and Rock Creek offer fishing and water activities
Camp hosts actively maintain sites daily with raking and cleaning
Official operating season; avoid extreme weather (high winds documented in late May, flooding reported in previous season)
Things to do nearby
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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 6.1 miles, then turn left onto County Road 672. Just before this turn you will see an approach sign for East Fork Reservoir/Wilderness Access/672. Take County Road 672 for 5.1 miles to the junction with County Road 9349. As you approach of this junction, you will see a sign to turn right for East Fork Campground. Turn right and continu
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- 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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