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$7 - $10/night
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10 campsites
Season
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Price
$7 - $10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Open Memorial Day we...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Spring Creek Campground, Spring Creek Rd., White Sulphur Springs, MT
Tent campers and smaller RVs (under 35 ft) who want solitude and don't mind hauling in their own water. The 1.5-mile spur to Trail #608 (15.5 miles of multi-use trail) makes this a solid base for hikers. Summer weekdays give you the best shot at a site.
Arriving on a summer weekend without a backup plan is a gamble, all 10 sites are first-come-first-served and fill fast. The hand pump water is unreliable enough that the operator warns against it, and supplies are 30 miles away in White Sulphur Springs.
Reference information about Spring Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located only 4 miles from Highway 12, Spring Creek Campground is easily accessible. The 10 campsites are in a lush riparian zone along Spring Creek. Campers can wade in the creek, or fish Spring Creek Campground can only accommodate a maximum trailer length of 35 feet, and is not recommended for campers with large RVs. The campground is usually open from May through the middle of fall.</p><p>An ATV trailhead in the campground connects to a non-motorized trail with sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges.</p><p>All campgrounds on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days in one location. A campground fee is required. Please pay at the self-serve campground fee station. Campsites cannot be reserved by simply paying for the site; camper must be present. A food storage order is in effect from March 1<sup>st</sup> to December 1<sup>st</sup> to prevent human-bear conflicts on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Store all unattended food and attractants properly. Please see Food Storage Order for specifics. Open and close dates can vary depending on snowfall conditions. Please call the local district office or check our website. Leashed dogs are welcome. Horses are not allowed in campgrounds. Motorized OHVs must stay on the campground road. The campgrounds include access to potable water during the warmer months, and all have at least one handicap accessible vault toilet. Each campsite has a fire ring and/or grill, and a picnic table. Even if water is unavailable, campground fees are still required.</p>
The elevation is 5,300 ft. The campground is located adjacent to Spring Creek among cottonwoods, Ponderosa, juniper and Aspens in a riparian environment. The understory is grass with a thick growth of wild roses providing privacy between sites. At least one site overlooks the creek; lots of shade, nice family campground. A visit to the Charles M. Bair Family Museum in Martinsdale, MT, about 7.6 miles east off US Rt. 12, is a pleasant day trip.
Open Memorial Day weekend through December 1 - weather dependent. NOTE: Water system is shut down October 1.
The water spigot is a hand pump however, it has not been a reliable water source. Forest Service recommends bringing drinking water. The only wheelchair friendly vault is located at site 8.
Spring Creek is very good for wading.
The parking aprons are grass and gravel. An RV waste station, with potable water, is available for a fee at Conestoga RV Park (private) in White Sulphur Springs located on South Ave.
From White Sulphur Springs, MT, take US Rt. 12 east 26.3 miles to Spring Creek campground sign (Spring Creek Rd./Forest Rt. 274). Turn left onto Spring Creek Rd. and go 4.1 miles to another Spring Creek campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground. NOTE: Spring Creek Rd. turns into gravel and dirt after 2.1 miles. It is mostly single-lane with turnouts and level.
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Summer delivers the best conditions: daytime highs between 70-85°F, cool nights in the 40s-50s, and reliable creek access for fishing. July and August offer long daylight and active wildlife, though afternoon thunderstorms roll through. Even with only 10 sites, summer weekends fill quickly. Spring and fall bring fluctuating temperatures and occasional snow. Winter typically closes access roads.
Summer best: 70–85°F, cool nights, reliable creek access and long daylight for activities.
Spring Creek Campground offers a range of amenities set in a lush riparian zone. Each of the 10 campsites features a picnic table, fire ring, and/or grill. Potable water is available, but the hand pump water source has been reported as unreliable, so bringing additional drinking water is recommended. The campground has at least one wheelchair-accessible vault toilet located at site 8. There are no provisions for RV waste stations, flush toilets, hot showers, or public phones. The parking aprons are grass and gravel, and the site is not recommended for large RVs due to a maximum trailer length limit of 35 feet. Motorized OHVs must remain on campground roads.
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