4.2516 reviewsPrice
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
3 campsites
Season
Open annually late J...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
3 campsites
Season
Open annually late J...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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First-come campers who haul their own water and don't mind being 31 miles from the nearest supplies at Philipsburg. The creek-adjacent spacing and hammock-worthy tree cover make this a strong low-cost summer basecamp for fishing Mud Lake and watching wildlife at dawn.
Trailers over 16 feet won't fit the sites, and no cell service makes this a hard sell for anyone who needs to stay reachable. Cold mid-30s nights even in summer catch light sleepers off guard, and you're hauling out every scrap of trash yourself.
Reference information about Crystal Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Crystal Creek is a small campground near Mud Lake with three camping units, a toilet, and fishing access. There are no garbage services so please pack it in, pack it out. The recommended trailer length is no greater than 16 feet. There is no fee for this campsite.</p>
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Summer delivers daytime highs around 60-75°F with cool nights in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Afternoon thunderstorms roll through occasionally. Trails, creek fishing, and wildlife viewing peak during these months, though cold nights require warm sleeping bags year-round at this elevation. Late fall through early spring brings snow and temperatures well below freezing. Summer offers the most reliable access, but check for fire restrictions before you go.
Open late June onward; summer highs 60–75°F, best season for trails, fishing and wildlife.
Crystal Creek Campground offers basic facilities, including three camping units and a toilet. According to the authoritative source, restrooms are available on-site but potable water is not provided. Picnic tables are available at each campsite, and user reviews confirm the availability of fire rings and picnic tables at each site. The campground follows a 'pack it in, pack it out' policy for trash as there are no garbage services.
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