Trout Creek Campground (Mt)

Lolo National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Superior, MT, MT

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Trout Creek Campground is located off Interstate 90, just 60 minutes west of Missoula, Montana and 10 minutes southeast of Superior, Montnana. The campground is graveled with 12 sites and has a large picnic area. There is no water available or a Camp Host.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing

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

Quiet, secluded campground with creek access and shaded sites ideal for tenting. Campers praise its privacy and proximity to beautiful trails despite being only 10 minutes from Superior.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Wapiti, Osprey, and Great Horned Owl present in area

Insider tips for Trout Creek Campground (Mt): Book early—it's a federal campground with only 1 site listed but actual capacity appears to be around 12 sites, first-come, first-served Most sites too small for RVs; bring a tent for best experience No potable water available; bring your own

Skip Trout Creek Campground (Mt) if: You need RV hookups—none available. You require potable water access. You're traveling with large RVs or trailers.

Best time to visit Trout Creek Campground (Mt): May-October — Official operating season per RIDB.

Nearby campgrounds: Thompson Peak Lookout Tower (SUPERIOR, MT), Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) (Superior, MT), Sloway Campground (Mt) (Superior, MT), Cascade Campground (Plains , MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Trout Creek Campground (Mt)

Cell signal at Trout Creek Campground (Mt) (Superior, 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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Trout Creek Campground (Mt)

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Superior, MT, MT★ 4.5 (2 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Trout Creek Campground is located off Interstate 90, just 60 minutes west of Missoula, Montana and 10 minutes southeast of Superior, Montnana. The campground is graveled with 12 sites and has a large picnic area. There is no water available or a Camp Host.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
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✕ You require potable water access✕ You're traveling with large RVs or trailers

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it's a federal campground with only 1 site listed but actual capacity appears to be around 12 sites, first-come, first-served

Most sites too small for RVs; bring a tent for best experience

No potable water available; bring your own

Best: May-October

Official operating season per RIDB

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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: White-tailed Deer, Wapiti, Osprey, and Great Horned Owl present in area

Location

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Getting there →

From Superior, Mt head East 7 miles on Diamond Match Rd. Campground is on your left.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lolo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Lolo National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Trout Creek Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
Trout Creek Campground (Mt) costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Trout Creek Campground (Mt) open?+
Trout Creek Campground (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Trout Creek Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Trout Creek Campground (Mt)?+
Trout Creek Campground (Mt) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Trout Creek Campground (Mt)?+
Trout 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 Trout Creek Campground (Mt)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Trout 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 Trout Creek Campground (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
Trout Creek Campground (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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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$15 /night★ 4.5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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