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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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    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.

    Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesBackpackersSites:Tent
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    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

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    1111111111· Lolo National Forest
    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

    Montana State Road Condition Report
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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

    CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

    $15 /night★ 4.5 (2)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Trout Creek Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
    What season is Trout Creek Campground (Mt) open?+
    Does Trout Creek Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

    SUPERIOR, MT

    From $75/night

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    From $15/night

    Sloway Campground (Mt)

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    From $15/night

    Cascade Campground

    Plains , MT

    From $15/night

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