Is Camp Creek Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Camp Creek Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

Are there showers at Camp Creek Campground?

Camp Creek Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Camp Creek Campground have?

Camp Creek Campground has 20 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Arrive early for the best site selection.

Are dogs allowed at Camp Creek Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Camp Creek Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Camp Creek Campground?

Camp Creek Campground offers: Restrooms, Potable Water. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Camp Creek Campground?

Popular activities at Camp Creek Campground include Hiking, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Camp Creek Campground

3.50

16 reviews

47285 US-2, Malta, MT, 59538, USA

Featured in:RV Camping Montana

Quick Facts

4,052 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

20 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

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RV Friendly

Book on Malta Field Office Official Website

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Quick Facts

4,052 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

20 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

RV Friendly

Book on Malta Field Office Official Website

Get Directions

Camp Creek Campground

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Standard Site Fee$10.00

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47285 US-2, Malta, MT, 59538, USA

Camp Creek Campground

47285 US-2, Malta, MT, 59538, USA

Nearby places

Zortman: Approximately 5 minutes by car.

Weather at Camp Creek Campground

Best Time to Camp at Camp Creek Campground

Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliably dry, comfortable weather and the greatest access to trails, ponds and OHV routes — expect daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-80s°F (around 65–85°F) with cool nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s°F. This is peak time for hiking, mountain-biking, angling (early-morning and evening trout/bass bites), birding along the Northeastern Plains Birding Trail, and OHV exploration of the Little Rockies; July is the busiest month. Expect moderate campground use (July busiest), so Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: December, January, February

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Best season is summer with reliable dry weather and greatest access to trails and routes.

Planning Tips

About Camp Creek Campground

Camp Creek Campground sits in mid-elevation forest near Zortman, Montana, operated by the Malta Field Office. This small campground offers tent and RV sites with vault toilets, potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables. Visitors come for hiking and wildlife viewing in the surrounding backcountry, with easy access to trails and the nearby town.

Camp Creek Campground offers tent camping and RV camping at $10/night. Group and cabin accommodations are not available.

Weather and SeasonsBest season: summer. Summer offers the most reliably dry, comfortable weather and the greatest access to trails, ponds and OHV routes — expect daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-80s°F (around 65–85°F) with cool nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s°F. This is peak time for hiking, mountain-biking, angling (early-morning and evening trout/bass bites), birding along the Northeastern Plains Birding Trail, and OHV exploration of the Little Rockies; July is the busiest month. Expect moderate campground use (July busiest), so Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: December, January, February

Elevation4052 ft above sea level

Natural Features and SceneryThe Little Rockies rise abruptly from Montana's northeastern plains, creating a distinct island mountain range. The campground sits within this landscape, where grasslands transition to forested slopes. The area supports both warm-water bass ponds and cold trout streams. Clark's nutcrackers, red crossbills, and red-naped sapsuckers frequent the pines. The terrain varies from meadows to rocky outcrops, with trails winding through the mixed vegetation zones typical of this mountain-prairie intersection.

Lodging & AccommodationsThere are no hotel-style accommodations directly within Camp Creek Campground; lodging options may exist in nearby Zortman.

Programs & ActivitiesThere are no mentions of specific cultural or educational programs in authoritative sources or user reviews.

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Stay Limit

Limited by management rules, not explicitly defined.

Groups

There are no designated group sites explicitly mentioned for Camp Creek Campground.

Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are allowed

Primitive

Primitive camping is not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Reservation PlatformsNo online or phone reservations available.

AccessibilityAccessibility features are not explicitly detailed in the sources or user reviews.

Site SizeSites are described as spacious enough to accommodate camping units with picnic tables and fire rings.

PrivacyNo specific details about the privacy of campsites are mentioned in authoritative sources or user reviews.

Total Campsites20 campsites

Recommended SitesUser reviews suggest sites offering covered picnic tables are ideal.

Amenities available

Facilities/Services: 20 camping units, restrooms, drinking water, picnic shelters, tables and fire-rings, garbage collection.

Potable water

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Firewood available

Vault toilets

I manage this campground

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Activities you can enjoy

Camp Creek Campground provides access to a network of trails suitable for hikers, birders, and OHV enthusiasts. Nearby fisheries and wildlife viewing opportunities are highlights. Trails are available for various modes of transportation, including ATVs and mountain bikes.

Hiking

Wildlife viewing

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3.5

16 reviews

Mixed Reviews

Camp Creek Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with campers praising the beauty of the site, cleanliness, and convenient amenities like covered picnic tables and trails.

Review Summaries

Based on 16 reviews

What Campers Love

Positive aspects include the campground’s scenic beauty, clean facilities, free firewood, covered picnic tables, and proximity to trails and the town of Zortman.

Based on 16 reviews

Common Concerns

No notable complaints are present in user reviews.

Based on 16 reviews

Site-Specific Reviews

Individual sites are not numbered or specifically reviewed in the provided sources.

Based on 16 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

"Zortman grocery store had everything we forgot and was only about 5 mins from our camp site." (Brandy Ward, user review). Future campers should consider visiting Zortman for supplies.

Based on 16 reviews

Seasonal Insights

The 4th of July weekend appears to be busy, but the campground maintains cleanliness and organization even after peak periods.

Based on 16 reviews

Camper Quotes

"So beautiful. Stayed here on a roadtrip to Yellowstone and it was one of the most beautiful campgrounds I’ve been to." (Kayla Caruso, user review). "Trails everywhere for ATVs, horses, mountain...

Based on 16 reviews