Flint 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: Year-round
Flint Creek Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana, eight miles south of the town of Philipsburg and four miles north of Georgetown Lake. The campground’s campsites sit amid mixed conifers along the banks of Flint Creek, providing opportunities for fishing and the occasional moose sighting. There are 10 first-come, first-served campsites, and the camping fee is $15 per night.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/flint-creek-campground-mt to be notified when sites open up.
Flint Creek Campground offers scenic camping along Flint Creek in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest with excellent fishing opportunities and a 4.5/5 Google rating. The mixed conifer setting provides good privacy and is located just miles from Georgetown Lake.
Wildlife alert: Moose sightings are occasional; also present are bobcats, bald eagles, and American pikas
Insider tips for Flint Creek Campground (Mt): Call the Forest Service before visiting to confirm current operations and openings Some sites have electric hookups despite the general statement of no hookups; check loop C and B Mix of reservation and first-come, first-served sites available; arrive early for FCFS spots
Skip Flint Creek Campground (Mt) if: You require hookups at your site; most sites lack them. You need guaranteed availability; this is a federal campground with seasonal operations.
Best time to visit Flint Creek Campground (Mt): May-September — Campground operates year-round but opens seasonally; confirmed open by Memorial Day weekend.
Nearby campgrounds: Philipsburg Bay Campground (Anaconda, MT), Lodgepole Campground (On Georgetown Lake, Montana) (Anaconda, MT), Piney Campground And Boat Launch (Anaconda, MT), Cable Mountain Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Flint Creek Campground (Mt)
Cell signal at Flint Creek Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Flint Creek Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana, eight miles south of the town of Philipsburg and four miles north of Georgetown Lake. The campground’s campsites sit amid mixed conifers along the banks of Flint Creek, providing opportunities for fishing and the occasional moose sighting. There are 10 first-come, first-served campsites, and the camping fee is $15 per night.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCall the Forest Service before visiting to confirm current operations and openings
Some sites have electric hookups despite the general statement of no hookups; check loop C and B
Mix of reservation and first-come, first-served sites available; arrive early for FCFS spots
Campground operates year-round but opens seasonally; confirmed open by Memorial Day weekend
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Wildlife nearby
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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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