Larry Creek Group Camp
Bitterroot National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: STEVENSVILLE, MT, MT
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
Larry Creek Group Campground is located in western Montana’s Bitterroot National Forest. It is a great location for an extended family or group getaway, providing access to many fishing, hiking, mountain biking and hunting opportunities.The campground offers one large, accessible group campsite, available for tent and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 75 people and 10 vehicles.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/larry-creek-group-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Located in Bitterroot National Forest with excellent access to fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and a scenic 9-mile Bass Creek Trail. Campers praise it as a must-visit Montana destination with a clean, well-spaced layout that doesn't feel crowded.
Wildlife alert: Great Horned Owl, Sandhill Crane, Gadwall, Osprey, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area
Insider tips for Larry Creek Group Camp: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own water container in case pump handle is broken Nearby parking available for day-use visitors and hikers
Skip Larry Creek Group Camp if: You need RV hookups—none available at this site. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations only May-October. You're sensitive to generator noise from other campers.
Best time to visit Larry Creek Group Camp: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: West Fork Butte Lookout (MISSOULA, MT), Pattee Canyon Picnic Area (MISSOULA, MT), Hogback Homestead (Philipsburg, MT), Morgan-Case Homestead (Philipsburg, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Larry Creek Group Camp
Cell signal at Larry Creek Group Camp (STEVENSVILLE, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Larry Creek Group Campground is located in western Montana’s Bitterroot National Forest. It is a great location for an extended family or group getaway, providing access to many fishing, hiking, mountain biking and hunting opportunities.The campground offers one large, accessible group campsite, available for tent and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 75 people and 10 vehicles.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own water container in case pump handle is broken
Nearby parking available for day-use visitors and hikers
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Stevensville, travel northwest on County Road 269 to Highway 93. Continue about 4 miles to Bass Creek Road. Travel 2 miles on Bass Creek Road and less than a mile on Forest Road 1136. Turn onto Forest Road 1316 and continue about a mile to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bitterroot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bitterroot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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