Bear Creek Campground and Picnic Area
Bear Creek Campground is a nice summer or fall destination for those looking to camp, hike, or picnic. At an elevation of 6,350 feet, this campground contains 12 designated campsites. There is a group size limit within the wilderness boundary here of no more than 15 people and 20 head of stock. Stock are not permitted on the south side of the creek. No camping is authorized at the trailhead and certified weed-free hay is required.
This campground has vault toilets and drinking water is available in spring/summer only. No garbage service is provided, pack out what you pack in. Bear-resistant food storage boxes are available. The campground is located at the trailhead for the Bear Creek Loop Trail in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, which is suitable for hikers, hunters, and horseback riders. The campground accommodates both stock and family camping. The maximum recommended trailer length for the campground is 28 feet. Stay limit is 16 days. Food and refuse storage requirements are in effect and enforced at this campground. There is not a designated day-use picnic area at this site.
Reservations
General Information
There is no cell phone coverage in the area.
Open annually from early May through late November, weather dependent.
Open annually from early June through late November, weather dependent.
16 day stay limit. Food storage requirements.
Overnight Use:Single Site: $15/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
There is a $15.00 per night fee for overnight camping.
Address: 5 Forest Service Road Ennis, MT 59729
Phone: 406-682-4253
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.1626
Longitude: -111.55646
Elevation
6,350
Directions
From Ennis, MT travel South on Highway 287 for approximately 10 miles. Turn East on Bear Creek Loop at Cameron, MT for atleast 10 miles. Follow the signs to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Yes, drinking water is available from a hand pump
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Hiking
Picnicking
Horse Riding and Camping
Day Hikes
Backpacking
Picnicking - Single
Horseback Riding