3.6718 reviews
Price
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
21 campsites
Season
Mid-June through Sep...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Price
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
21 campsites
Season
Mid-June through Sep...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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From Wisdom, MT, take State Rt. 43 west 17.1 miles to May Creek sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
Anglers and hikers who don't need hookups or running water will find this hard to beat at $15. Grab site 17 by the meadow early on weekends. May Creek Trail connects directly to the CDT, and the Big Hole River rainbow and brook trout fishing draws consistent praise.
No potable water and no dump station are genuine logistical hurdles: bring every drop you'll drink and pack everything out. The vault toilets near site 2 draw repeated cleanliness complaints, and site 1 is overgrown enough that reviewers flag it as a skip.
Reference information about May Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This campground is located off Highway 43 located on a relatively flat ground supporting a dense stand of lodgepole pine.</p><p>This campsite is equipped with ADA-accessible toilets. There is fishing in the area. The campground has 21 units. <br />The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 30 feet. Water and garbage services are not available for this site so please, 'pack it in, pack it out'.</p>
The elevation is 6,300 ft. The campground is located in heavily wooded pines and is pack it in, pack it out. The Big Hole National Battlefield is within 8 miles of campground. It is the site of the Nez Perce War of 1877, a battle between the Nez Perce Indians, the US Army and civilian volunteers. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. Madison River campground: a pleasant stop for those traveling west from Yellowstone National Park and would like to try catching their supper. Beaverhead National Forest 38
Open Memorial Day weekend through end of September - weather dependent.
Parking aprons are dirt and gravel. There is a waste station at the Big Hole Petroleum (Sinclair gas) in Wisdom, MT - $3 with fill-up and $6 without.
From Wisdom, MT, take State Rt. 43 west 17.1 miles to May Creek sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
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Summer brings the most reliable access and comfortable conditions: daytime highs typically reach 60-75°F, with nights dropping into the 30s and 40s at this elevation. Trails and creeks are at their best. Wildflowers bloom and wildlife activity peaks. Long daylight hours extend hiking and fishing time. Expect moderate crowds, especially holiday weekends. Winter opens cross-country skiing opportunities through snow-covered forest, though temperatures drop to frigid levels. Spring and fall offer solitude with crisp, dry days but risk of snow.
Peak season (June–Sept) with best access, comfortable temps (60–75°F days), and positive seasonal reviews.
Water and garbage services are not available for this site so please pack it in, pack it out.
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Site 17 near the meadow is highlighted as an excellent spot.
Site 1 is criticized for being overgrown with weeds.
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