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.

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Price Creek Campground (Mt)

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Dillon, MT, MT★ 4.9 (7 reviews)From $8/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonLate May through September
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Drinking water available for dishes and drinking

All Access Pass discount available, reducing nightly rate

Best: July

Peak season confirmed by camper review (July 2020); within official Late May-September operating window

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Yellow-bellied Marmots, and various birds including Mountain Bluebirds and Pine Siskins

Location

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(406) 683-3900· Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Price Creek Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
Price Creek Campground (Mt) costs $8 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Price Creek Campground (Mt) open?+
Price Creek Campground (Mt) is open Late May through September. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Price Creek Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Price Creek Campground (Mt)?+
Price Creek Campground (Mt) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Price Creek Campground (Mt)?+
Price Creek Campground (Mt) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Price Creek Campground (Mt)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Price Creek Campground (Mt) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Price Creek Campground (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
Price Creek Campground (Mt) is open Late May through September. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$8 /night★ 4.9 (7)
SeasonLate May through September
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Canyon Creek Cabin

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