Lid Creek Campground
Flathead National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: HUNGRY HORSE, MT, MT
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (57 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lid Creek Campground lies on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, in the heart of 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, keeping visitors coming back to the area again and again. Here, we have 22 rentable sites with 13 of them being reservable and 9 for our walk-up visitors.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lid-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Lid Creek Campground offers a quiet, off-the-beaten-path experience on the Hungry Horse Reservoir with clean facilities and friendly camp hosts. Google reviewers consistently praise the peaceful atmosphere and easy reservoir access.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly bears, mountain lions, mule deer, osprey, and bald eagles are documented in the area—exercise appropriate precautions.
Insider tips for Lid Creek Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 13 reservable sites. Bring your own water for fire extinguishing; water is available at central locations, not individual sites. Maximum stay is 16 consecutive nights.
Skip Lid Creek Campground if: You require RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You need facilities during winter—seasonal operations (closed November-April).. You prefer developed campgrounds with extensive amenities—this is a minimal-services facility..
Best time to visit Lid Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Lost Johnny Point Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Lost Johnny Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Doris Creek Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Emery Bay Campground (MARTIN CITY, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lid Creek Campground
Cell signal at Lid Creek Campground (HUNGRY HORSE, MT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
Lid Creek Campground lies on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, in the heart of 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, keeping visitors coming back to the area again and again. Here, we have 22 rentable sites with 13 of them being reservable and 9 for our walk-up visitors.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 13 reservable sites.
Bring your own water for fire extinguishing; water is available at central locations, not individual sites.
Maximum stay is 16 consecutive nights.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Lid Creek Campground is located 15 miles south of Hungry Horse, Montana, on the West Side Reservoir Road 895. To find the West Side Reservoir Road, turn off of Highway 2 just past milepost 144. Take the paved West Side Reservoir Road across the Hungry Horse Dam and continue for another 11 miles to the campground. The West Side Reservoir Road is narrow with many switchbacks. Not suitable for larger RV's. Please use caution.
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- 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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