4.1030 reviewsPrice
$15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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88 Business Loop, Philipsburg, MT 59858
Paddleboarders and scenery-chasers will get the most from this place. Site 8 sits fully shaded with the reservoir directly behind it, and sunset over the mountains draws real praise. Bring cash, a warm sleeping bag, and expect zero cell signal.
Anglers hoping to work the reservoir should know 10-plus hours without a bite is a documented outcome here. The beach area has a swampy odor in spots, sites run closer together than the 'spacious' billing suggests, and payment is cash or check only.
Reference information about East Fork Group Picnic Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This wooded picnic area is located near Rock Creek next to the East Fork Reservoir. The area has 8 units. <br />The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 22 feet.</p><p> </p>
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Summer delivers the warmest weather with daytime highs around 65-85°F, though nights drop into the 40s-50s even when days hit the 90s. Pack a good sleeping bag. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, and wildfire risk rises late in the season. Summer is best for swimming, boating, and fishing when the reservoir is warm and facilities are fully open. Weekday mornings or early evenings are quietest, as weekends draw more visitors.
Peak season late May–Aug; warm days, water activities and many positive summer reviews.
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East Fork Group Picnic Area offers a wooded setting near Rock Creek and East Fork Reservoir, with 8 individual units available. Amenities include potable water, picnic tables, and restrooms. The maximum recommended trailer length is 22 feet. Potable water is available on-site. Restrooms are provided, though the type (e.g., flush, vault) is unspecified. The location is described as quiet and scenic, with close proximity to a reservoir and mountains.
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