How much does camping cost at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area?

Camping fees at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area range from Free. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Book online to see exact pricing for your dates.

Is Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area first-come first-served or reservation?

Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

What is the best time to visit Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area?

Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area is open May - September (weather-dependent opening and closing).. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area?

Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area have?

Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area has 8 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area?

Pets are not allowed at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area?

Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area offers: Restrooms, Potable Water. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area?

Popular activities at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area include Hiking, Fishing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area

Q: Can I have a campfire at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area?

Fire policies at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area: Campfires are allowed, but specifics about fire regulations are not provided.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

3.55

11 reviews

Dinner Station Campground and Picnic Area, Dillon Ranger District, 420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725

Featured in:Primitive Camping Montana

Quick Facts

7,200 ft

Price

Free

Booking

Reservable

Sites

8 campsites

Season

Open mid-May through...

Cell

No Service

Pets

Check Policy

Check Availability Official Website

Get Directions

Quick Facts

7,200 ft

Price

Free

Booking

Reservable

Sites

8 campsites

Season

Open mid-May through...

Cell

No Service

Pets

Check Policy

Check Availability Official Website

Get Directions

Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area

$0.00 - $50.00 / night

Campsite Fees

Group Site: $50 per night The campsites are free and first come first served ($0).

Group Site Fee$50.00

Get Notified When Available

We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.

Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans

256,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account

Learn more about alerts →

Share this campground

USFS

Provider

406-683-3900Null

I manage this campground

Plan a trip to Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area

Compare with similar sites, watch availability, and build a packing list — Camp Sage handles all of it.

Campground Map

Dinner Station Campground and Picnic Area, Dillon Ranger District, 420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725

Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area

Dinner Station Campground and Picnic Area, Dillon Ranger District, 420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725

Nearby places

Dillon (12 miles, approximately 15 minutes drive).

Nearby supplies

Supplies can be sourced from Dillon, MT, which is 12 miles away. Options for groceries, camping essentials, and fuel are available in Dillon.

Weather at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area

Best Time to Camp at Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area

Summer delivers the most reliable conditions. Daytime highs hit the mid-60s to mid-70s, nights drop into the mid-30s to mid-40s. Trails clear of snow, creek flows are good for trout, and afternoon thunderstorms roll through occasionally. Late summer can bring fire restrictions. Winter buries the campground in snow and makes road access difficult. Heavy snow seasons turn the access road into a challenge, according to user reports.

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Summer offers the most reliable conditions; trails clear and creek flows are good for trout.

Planning Tips

Peak Season: May - September (weather-dependent opening and closing).. Book 2-3 months ahead.
Operating Season: Open mid-May through September annually, subject to weather conditions.

About Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area

Dinner Station Campground sits along Birch Creek at 7,200 feet in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, near Dillon. Eight sites occupy a hillside perch with views across the valley. The campground has vault toilets, potable water, bear lockers, and picnic tables. No cell service. Trailers are limited to 16 feet.

Dinner Station Campground provides options for tent camping, group camping, and primitive camping.

Weather and SeasonsSummer delivers the most reliable conditions. Daytime highs hit the mid-60s to mid-70s, nights drop into the mid-30s to mid-40s. Trails clear of snow, creek flows are good for trout, and afternoon thunderstorms roll through occasionally. Late summer can bring fire restrictions. Winter buries the campground in snow and makes road access difficult. Heavy snow seasons turn the access road into a challenge, according to user reports.

ElevationPerched at an impressive 7,200 feet above sea level, Dinner Station Campground offers a true high-country experience. This elevation brings crisp, clean mountain air and naturally cooler temperatures that provide welcome relief during summer months. Be prepared for the altitude's embrace – nights can turn chilly even in summer, and winter brings genuine mountain cold that transforms the landscape into a frosty paradise.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies a hillside above Birch Creek, where rolling terrain and creek-carved valleys define the landscape. Conifers shade the sites. Birch Creek runs below, accessible for fishing. Trails lead from the campground into the surrounding forest, reaching overlooks that reveal the scale of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge. The elevation and terrain create good views across the valley. At 7,200 feet, nights stay cool even in summer.

Geological RegionDinner Station Campground sits within the magnificent expanse of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, where ancient geological forces have sculpted a landscape of rolling hillsides and creek-carved valleys. The campground's hillside location along Birch Creek showcases the region's dynamic topography, offering campers front-row seats to Montana's geological grandeur. Nearby trails wind through this varied terrain, leading to hidden fishing spots and scenic overlooks that reveal the forest's true scale and beauty.

Scenic ViewsUser reviews highlight the great views from the campground, complemented by the serene forest surroundings.

Lodging & AccommodationsNo hotel-style accommodations or lodges are mentioned.

Programs & ActivitiesNo cultural or educational programs are mentioned.

Best Campsites

Curated by campers, for campers

Reveal picks

Reserving a campsite

Check-in

Null

Check-out

Null

Stay Limit

Maximum stay limit for this campground is 16 consecutive days.

Groups

The group site costs $50 per night and requires payment by cash or check. Specific user limits or vehicle allowances are not provided.

Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive camping is allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Site layoutEight sites spread across five acres on a hillside. Spacing is decent. A separate day-use picnic area sits alongside the camping area. Sites max out at 16-foot trailers.

Reservation PlatformsReservations may be possible; consult Dillon Ranger District Office for details.

Walk-in AvailabilityAll individual campsites are free, first-come, first-served, and may fill up quickly during peak season.

Cancellation PolicyReservation fees apply, but specific cancellation rules are unspecified.

AccessibilityThe campground has ADA accessible toilets, but other accessibility features are not mentioned.

Site SizeEach site is capped at trailer lengths of 16 feet or less.

PrivacyPrivacy levels are not explicitly detailed in the source materials or reviews.

Total Campsites8 campsites

Recommended SitesNull

Need help booking Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area?

Reservation tips, booking windows, and free cancellation alerts.

When to Book

Find your booking window

Cancellation Alerts

Free alerts for this campground

Amenities available

Dinner Station Campground offers a range of amenities including potable water available during summer months, ADA accessible toilets, picnic tables at each site, and bear-resistant food storage boxes. However, garbage services are not provided, so visitors must pack out all trash. The campground is described as quiet, with improvements being made by the Forest Service.

Potable water

Food storage lockers

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

Group Sites

I manage this campground

Activities you can enjoy

The campground offers hiking, fishing opportunities in nearby Birch Creek, and picnicking. Its proximity to trailheads and fishing areas makes it an attractive choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

Hiking

Fishing

Winter Activities

Water Sports

Planning your trip?Check out our camping packing checklist

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsTrailer lengths are limited to 16 feet or less, and the campground lacks garbage services. Wildlife such as bears may be present in the area.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available; the site uses vault toilets, which some user reviews describe as 'decent vault toilets.'

Food Storage RequiredBear-resistant food storage boxes are available to secure food and prevent wildlife encounters.

Fire PolicyCampfires are allowed, but specifics about fire regulations are not provided.

Quiet HoursQuiet hours are Null

Emergency ServicesDillon Ranger District Office, located at 420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725. Phone: 406-683-3900.

Trash & RecyclingThere are no garbage services at the campground. Visitors are required to pack out all trash.

Water FeaturesLocated along Birch Creek with easy access to water for fishing or scenic views.

Trip Planning Tools

Set an AlertGet notified when sites open up Check WeatherHistorical weather data Gear for This TripMatched gear recommendations Packing ListCustomizable checklist

Questions & answers

Researching this campground? Ask anything — other campers and our team will weigh in. No visit required.

Tips from campers

Short heads-ups about the road in, gear quirks, timing, and more. You don't have to have been here to share what you know.

Reviews

Rate Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area

Been here? Tap a star to start. Takes about a minute.

Sign-in required only if you want your name on it.

From Booking Sources

3.6

11 reviews

Mixed Reviews

Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

User reviews describe the campground as quiet and scenic, with great views and decent vault toilets. Improvements by the Forest Service have been noted.

Review Summaries

Based on 11 reviews

What Campers Love

Users appreciated the scenic views, quiet atmosphere, and the Forest Service's efforts to improve the campground.

Based on 11 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Recommendations are not explicitly stated in the user reviews provided.

Based on 11 reviews

Seasonal Insights

Reviews do not highlight specific seasonal trends, but authoritative content specifies that the campground is open mid-May through September, weather dependent.

Based on 11 reviews

Camper Quotes

Direct quotes from users: 'A nice camping area but a little out of the way.' - KLM. 'Great views, decent vault toilets, quiet, Forest Service is starting to make improvements!' - Gail Plo.

Based on 11 reviews

Accessibility Features

Accessibility is addressed through the availability of ADA accessible vault toilets. No user reviews specific to other accessibility features.

Based on 11 reviews

Outdoorithm Community

Be the first to review this campground

Every adventure creates another. Share what you learned so the next camper feels a little more prepared heading out.

Go if

Tent campers after a quiet, high-elevation base for fishing Birch Creek or hiking out to forest overlooks. Free sites, cool summer nights in the mid-30s, and only 12 miles from Dillon for resupply.

Skip if

Trailers over 16 feet won't fit, there's zero cell service, and you'll pack out every scrap of trash yourself. RV travelers and anyone needing connectivity should look elsewhere in the valley.

Nearby Campgrounds

Birch Creek Cabin sits in mid-elevation forest within Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Dillon, Montana. Operated by the Dillon Ranger District, this rental cabin offers electricity, basic kitchen supplies, and a private base for hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Guests appreciate the scenic setting and trail access, though some note challenges with firewood supply and occasional mice.

1 campsites

Reservable

4.066 km

$65.00 - $65.00 / night

Less Visited

4.2

(43)

Price Creek Campground (Mt)

420 Barrett St, Dillon, MT 59725

Price Creek Campground sits in the high-elevation pines of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Dillon, Montana. Operated by the Forest Service, this small campground offers tent, RV, primitive, and group sites with vault toilets, potable water, and fire rings. Visitors come for fishing in Price Creek and nearby streams, hiking alpine trails, and exploring wildflower meadows during the summer season.

$8.00 - $25.00 / night

Less Visited

4.0

(57)

Grasshopper Campground (Mt)

420 Barrett St

Grasshopper Campground sits in mid-elevation forest within Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Dillon, Montana. Managed by the Dillon Ranger District, this small campground offers tent, RV, primitive, and group sites along a scenic creek where families pan for gems. Reviewers praise the cleanliness, attentive camp hosts, and well-maintained facilities, though some note close site spacing and seasonal traffic.

$8.00 - $25.00 / night

Less Visited

3.5

(8)

Mono Creek Campground

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Mono Creek Campground sits at 7,000 feet in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Wisdom, Montana. This small, five-site campground offers tent and RV camping (18-foot trailer maximum) for $15 per night. The location provides access to hiking trails and is a base for visiting the nearby Coolidge Ghost Town.

$15.00 - $15.00 / night

Less Visited

3.8

(12)

Little Joe Campground

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Little Joe Campground sits along the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest at 6,762 feet. The five-site campground draws visitors for its quiet setting and fishing access to nearby Wise River. Sites run $15 per night and fill with tent and primitive campers seeking solitude.

$15.00 - $15.00 / night

PO BOX 100, WISE RIVER, MT 59762, USA

Canyon Creek Cabin sits in the high-elevation alpine terrain of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Wise River, Montana. This remote rental cabin operated by the Forest Service offers a well-stocked backcountry base for hikers, anglers, and mountain bikers exploring the surrounding wilderness. The property includes vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables, with a four-day stay limit during the peak summer season.

1 campsites

Reservable

27.314 km

$45.00 - $45.00 / night

88 Business Loop Philipsburg, MT 59858

Lodgepole Campground sits along the Wise River in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana's largest national forest. The campground has 10 sites with paved parking aprons that accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. Sites run $8-17 per night and include picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and hand-pump potable water.

$8.00 - $17.00 / night

Less Visited

0.0

(5)

Boulder Creek Campground

300 Forest Service Rd Wisdom, MT 59761

Boulder Creek Campground sits at 6,400 feet in Montana's Pioneer Mountains, thirteen sites tucked into dense lodgepole pine forest along the Wise River. Three pull-through sites accommodate trailers up to 30 feet. Sites run $8-15 per night and include fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, potable water via hand pump, and bear lockers. The campground fills quickly on summer weekends.

$8.00 - $15.00 / night

4200 Bannack Rd, Dillon, Montana, 59725, United States

Bannack State Park offers 24 campsites split between Vigilante and Road Agent campgrounds, plus one tipi rental. At 5,843 feet, the park sits next to Bannack ghost town, where 60-plus original structures from Montana's 1862 gold rush still stand. Sites run $18–28 per night and include fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Grasshopper Creek runs alongside the campground.

$18.00 - $28.00 / night

Less Visited

0.0

(5)

Pettengill Campground

300 Forest Service Rd Wisdom, MT 59761

Pettengill Campground sits at 6,250 feet where Wise River meets Pettengill Creek in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, about 15 miles from Wisdom, MT. The three primitive sites ($15/night) accommodate tents and RVs up to 24 feet, with vault toilets and picnic tables but no water or trash service. Reviews note the secluded setting but also report theft of camping gear and firewood.

$15.00 - $15.00 / night

Less Visited

0.0

(3)

Steel Creek Campground

Steel Creek Road, Wisdom, MT

Steel Creek Campground sits at 6,200 feet in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Wisdom, offering seven sites beneath lodgepole pines and Douglas firs. The campground costs $15 per night and accommodates trailers up to 22 feet. Steel Creek runs through the property, and the small size means summer weekends fill fast while weekdays stay quiet.

7 campsites

38.943 km

$15.00 - $15.00 / night

Campgrounds you may also like

Less Visited

3.5

(26)

Pigeon Creek Campground

null

Pigeon Creek Campground sits at 6,086 feet in the Highland Mountain Range, 26 miles southwest of Butte. The six tent-only sites line Fish Creek in a remote pocket of Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. There's no potable water, no cell service, and reviewers consistently warn about rough access roads requiring high-clearance vehicles. You come here for genuine isolation.

$0.00 - $0.00 / night

$65.00 - $65.00 / night

Less Visited

3.2

(13)

Bitterroot Flat Campground

Lolo National Forest

Bitterroot Flat Campground sits along Rock Creek in Montana's Lolo National Forest, about 15 primitive sites tucked between talus slopes at 4,300 feet elevation. The campground runs $6-$15 per night and operates on a first-come basis with vault toilets and no cell service for miles. Rock Creek's constant rush provides the soundtrack.

$6.00 - $15.00 / night

Less Visited

0.0

(3)

Steel Creek Campground

Steel Creek Road, Wisdom, MT

7 campsites

38.943 km

$15.00 - $15.00 / night

Less Visited

3.6

(8)

Copper Creek Campground

Copper Creek Campground, Middle Fork Road, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana, USA

Copper Creek Campground sits at 5,500 feet in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, offering eight sites along the Middle Fork of Rock Creek near Philipsburg. The small footprint keeps things quiet, and sites accommodate RVs up to 22 feet. At $15 per night, you get potable water, picnic tables, and a friendly caretaker who's been maintaining the place for years. Bring cash or a check for payment.

$15.00 - $15.00 / night

0.0

(2)

Birch Creek Campground

Birch Creek Campground sits along Birch Creek near the Caribou-Targhee National Forest boundary at 6,017 feet elevation. The area offers 25 designated sites plus multiple undeveloped camping areas along a dirt road that follows the creek. Camping is free, and the campground serves primarily RVs and vehicle-based campers.

88 Business Loop Philipsburg, MT 59858

$8.00 - $17.00 / night

Highly Popular

4.5

(367)

Beaver Creek Campground

null

Beaver Creek Campground sits in mid-elevation forest near West Yellowstone, operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company within Custer Gallatin National Forest. This very small campground offers spacious tent, RV, and primitive sites with vault toilets, potable water, and fire rings. Visitors come for proximity to Earthquake Lake and Yellowstone, plus hiking, fishing, biking, and wildlife viewing including elk during fall rut season.

$26.00 - $26.00 / night

From Wisdom, MT, take State Rt. 43 west 17.1 miles to May Creek sign. Turn left at sign into campground.

May Creek Campground sits at 6,300 feet in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, surrounded by dense lodgepole pine. The 21-site campground runs $15/night and operates as pack-it-in, pack-it-out (no water or trash service). Sites accommodate RVs up to 30 feet on dirt and gravel aprons. Vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings are provided.

$15.00 - $15.00 / night

Less Visited

3.4

(9)

East Creek Campground

420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725

East Creek Campground sits at 7,000 feet in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Lima, Montana. The campground has four first-come, first-served sites that accommodate tents or small trailers up to 16 feet. Cell service doesn't reach here. Water is available June through September, but recent forest management work has affected parts of the campground due to insect damage and aging trees.

$0.00 - $50.00 / night

3.3

(8)

Crazy Creek Campground

Bitterroot National Forest

Crazy Creek Campground sits in mid-elevation forest within Bitterroot National Forest near Sula, Montana. Managed by the Forest Service, this very small campground offers well-spaced sites with vault toilets, potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables. The surrounding trails deliver alpine views and fall color, with fewer crowds than summer months.

Bighorn Campground sits in the Rock Creek drainage of Lolo National Forest, about 30 miles southeast of Missoula at 4,659 feet elevation. The campground received renovations in 2024, including updated vault toilets and graded access roads. Sites cost $10/night and include fire rings and picnic tables. Rock Creek runs alongside the campground, providing trout fishing access.

Primitive

121.276 km

$10.00 - $10.00 / night

Less Visited

4.9

(33)

West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (Mt)

88 Business Loop, Phillipsburg, MT, 59858, USA

West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin sits in mid-elevation forest near Philipsburg in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Operated by the Pintler Ranger District, this Forest Service rental offers a clean, historically charming base for hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing along Rock Creek drainages. Reviewers praise the cabin's condition and solitude, though the water is heavily mineralized and not ideal for drinking.

1 campsites

Reservable

102.35 km

$75.00 - $75.00 / night

Frequently Visited

Lodgepole Campground (On Georgetown Lake, Montana)

4.4

(97)

Lodgepole Campground (On Georgetown Lake, Montana)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Lodgepole Campground sits on the shore of Georgetown Lake in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest at 6,000 feet. This small, forest-service campground offers direct lake access for boating, swimming, and trout fishing, with trails leading into the Pintler and Flint Creek ranges. Campers appreciate the privacy between sites, frequent wildlife sightings, and attentive hosts, though highway noise carries through the trees.

$17.00 - $17.00 / night

Less Visited

0.0

(0)

Lost Horse Guard Station

Bitterroot National Forest

This 1938 WPA-era guard station sits at 6,060 feet in the southern Bitterroot Range, two miles from Bear Creek Pass and Twin Lakes. The hand-hewn log cabin sleeps four on full-sized bunks and includes wood heat, a propane stove, and a distinctive drive-through porch. It's a rustic base for exploring high-country trails and alpine lakes at the edge of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.

145.929 km

$50.00 - $50.00 / night

Campgrounds

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area

From the U.S. Forest Service

Reference information about Dinner Station Campground And Picnic Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →

Overview

<p>Dinner Station Campground is a hillside campground covering 5 acres along Birch Creek that has 8 camping units, a day-use picnic area, ADA accessible toilets, and water. The campground is close to fishing areas as well as many trailheads. For this site, please limit trailer lengths to 16' or less, do not exceed the 16-day camping limit, and keep in mind that there are not garbage services here, so pack it in and pack it out.</p>