Price Creek Campground (Mt)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside
Location: Dillon, MT, MT
Price: From $8 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: Late May through September
Nestled along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway of southwest Montana, Price Creek Campground provides many recreational opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast! It is part of the Dillon Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana, and an easy drive to multiple full service communities. Dillon is approximately 46 miles southeast and Butte 65 miles northeast.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/price-creek-campground-mt to be notified when sites open up.
Located along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest with large, easily accessed sites and clean facilities. Campers praise the beautiful tall pine setting and well-maintained vault toilets.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Yellow-bellied Marmots, and various birds including Mountain Bluebirds and Pine Siskins
Insider tips for Price Creek Campground (Mt): Book early—this is a popular federal campground Drinking water available for dishes and drinking All Access Pass discount available, reducing nightly rate
Skip Price Creek Campground (Mt) if: You need RV hookups—none available at this tent-only campground. You plan to visit October-May—seasonal closure outside Late May-September. You prefer developed amenities—only vault toilets and basic facilities.
Best time to visit Price Creek Campground (Mt): July — Peak season confirmed by camper review (July 2020); within official Late May-September operating window.
Nearby campgrounds: Lupine Shelter (WISE RIVER, MT), Grasshopper Campground (Mt) (Dillon, MT), Birch Creek Cabin (DILLON, MT), Canyon Creek Cabin (WISE RIVER, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Price Creek Campground (Mt)
Cell signal at Price Creek Campground (Mt) (Dillon, 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.
Nestled along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway of southwest Montana, Price Creek Campground provides many recreational opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast! It is part of the Dillon Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana, and an easy drive to multiple full service communities. Dillon is approximately 46 miles southeast and Butte 65 miles northeast.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Drinking water available for dishes and drinking
All Access Pass discount available, reducing nightly rate
Peak season confirmed by camper review (July 2020); within official Late May-September operating window
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Dillon, travel 3 miles south on I-15 and take exit 59 to MT HWY 278. On 278 travel west for 22 miles to the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway turnoff. Proceed north approximately 16 miles. Turn right onto FS road 2406 for 1/4 mile to the campground. From Butte, travel approximately 20 miles south on I-15 and take exit 102 to MT HWY 43. On 43 travel east for 12 miles to Wise River, MT. From Wise River, you will turn south onto the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway (HWY 73) and proceed approximately
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 — 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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