Stony Creek Campground (Mt)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: MT, MT

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Late May through September

Stony Creek Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana. The campground sits alongside the Rock Creek drainage, with views of the open valley and close access to the Blue Ribbon trout stream. The campground loops through a mix of conifers and cottonwoods, presenting a delightful show of color in the fall.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/stony-creek-campground-mt to be notified when sites open up.

Small, scenic campground on Stony Creek with direct access to the Blue Ribbon trout stream Rock Creek. Highly rated by campers (4.8/5) for clean facilities, beautiful rock formations, and excellent fly fishing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Moose, American Black Bear, and Bighorn Sheep present in the area. Also watch for Western Terrestrial Garter Snake and Northern Rubber Boa.

Insider tips for Stony Creek Campground (Mt): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Pack in/pack out site; bring your own water and waste disposal Rock Creek is within walking distance and offers excellent fly fishing access

Skip Stony Creek Campground (Mt) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only (Late May through September).

Best time to visit Stony Creek Campground (Mt): Late May - September — Official operating season for the campground. Fall — Mix of conifers and cottonwoods present delightful color show.

Nearby campgrounds: Stony Cabin (Phillipsburg, MT), Morgan-Case Homestead (Philipsburg, MT), Hogback Homestead (Philipsburg, MT), West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt) (Phillipsburg, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Stony Creek Campground (Mt)

Cell signal at Stony Creek Campground (Mt) (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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Stony Creek Campground (Mt)

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Stony Creek Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana. The campground sits alongside the Rock Creek drainage, with views of the open valley and close access to the Blue Ribbon trout stream. The campground loops through a mix of conifers and cottonwoods, presenting a delightful show of color in the fall.

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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 RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 — no hookups available at this campground✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only (Late May through September)

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Pack in/pack out site; bring your own water and waste disposal

Rock Creek is within walking distance and offers excellent fly fishing access

Best: Late May - September

Official operating season for the campground

Best: Fall

Mix of conifers and cottonwoods present delightful color show

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

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: Moose, American Black Bear, and Bighorn Sheep present in the area. Also watch for Western Terrestrial Garter Snake and Northern Rubber Boa.

Location

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N/A· Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Getting there →

From Philipsburg, travel west on Rock Creek Road/County Road 348/Marshall Creek Road for 14 miles, then turn right onto Upper Rock Creek Road/County Road 102 and continue 4.7 miles. Turn left at Forest Road 241/ Stony Creek Road campground is about .1 miles ahead on the left.

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 Stony Creek Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
Stony Creek Campground (Mt) costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Stony Creek Campground (Mt) open?+
Stony Creek Campground (Mt) is open Late May through September. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Stony Creek Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Stony Creek Campground (Mt)?+
Stony Creek Campground (Mt) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Stony Creek Campground (Mt)?+
Stony 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 Stony Creek Campground (Mt)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Stony 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 Stony Creek Campground (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
Stony 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
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonLate May through September
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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