Deep Creek Campground

Deep Creek Campground, a small rustic campground that sits near the banks of Deep Creek located on the Magruder Corridor. The Magruder Corridor was created in 1980 leaving a unique road that enables a traveler to drive between two wildernesses: the 1.2 million-acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness to the north, and the 2.3 million-acre Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness to the south. The Magruder Corridor is mostly narrow and bumpy. Recommend checking with the West Fork Ranger District (406-821-3269) on current conditions.

The Deep Creek Campground features 6 campsites, 2 complete with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet.

No fees. Campsites are available on a first come/first served basis. No garbage service, pack it in/pack it out.

Site will accept RV's or trailers to 25 feet.

Stock can be kept in this campground.

Reservations

No fees. Campsites are available on a first come/first served basis.
At least one person must occupy a camping area during the first night after camping equipment has been set up, unless permission has otherwise been granted by the Forest Ranger.
Camping equipment cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours without permission by the Forest Ranger. The Forest Service is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.
Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. After 16 days, you must move 5 miles away from your camp site, as the crow flies.

General Information

Bears frequent the area - A Food Storage Order is in effect on all National Forest System lands within the Montana portion of the Bitterroot National Forest from March 1 - December 1 annually.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. After 16 days, you must move 5 miles away from your camp site, as the crow flies.
Quiet hours 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Pets must be leashed in the campground. Consider leashing dogs at all trailheads the first few miles of the trail to prevent user conflicts in congested areas.
No garbage service, pack it in/pack it out.
Food Storage Required
Campfires allowed depending on Fire Danger level. Ensure your campfire is OUT before you leave.
Do not rinse or wash dishes/etc. out of the creek. Do it on land.
Respect wildlife
Use of fireworks or other explosives is prohibited on all National Forest lands
Firing a gun is not allowed in or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied area, across or on a road or body of water, or in any circumstance whereby any person may be injured or property damaged.

No fees are required for this site

Pets must be leashed.

Contact Name: West Fork Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-821-3269

West Fork Ranger District administrative office in the fall.

Address: 6735 West Fork Road Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3269
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.71416667

Longitude: -114.7083333

Elevation

4,137 feet

Directions

From Darby, Montana travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on the West Fork Road and proceed for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 31 miles (Nez Perce Rd becomes Magruder Corridor) to the campground.