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 3 campsites, 2 complete with picnic tables 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. There is one hitch rail and two stock feeders in the 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 14 consecutive days. After 14 days, you must move 5 miles away from your camp site, as the crow flies.
General Information
Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order
Practice Leave No Trace principles when visiting forest lands.
Pack it in, Pack it out, no garbage service provided.
Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land: Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Regional Order
Campfires allowed, dependent upon seasonal fire restrictions.
Visitors with stock who are parking at Deep Creek Campground for several days, avoid parking in a campsite so others can use the site while you are gone. Trailhead parking with stock to access Beaverjack Trail #37, Selway River Trail #4, Kim Creek Trail #26, and Pasture Ridge Trail #62 use this campground.
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
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.
Travel Considerations
High clearance vehicles recommended. This road is closed during heavy snow.
Parking
Small amount of parking outside camping spurs.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault Toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
2 sites contain picnic tables.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
2 feed bunks and 1 hitch post is available for stock use in the campground.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Horseback Riding Info
Access the Beaverjack Trail #37, Selway River Trail #4, Kim Creek Trail #26, and Pasture Ridge Trail #62 from this campground. Note all trails other than Beaverjack Trail, will require riding 1 mile on a multi-use road to the Magruder Ranger Station.
Fishing - River/Stream
General Hiking Info
Beaverjack Trail #37 is across the Corridor road from the campground and allows users to connect to other trails to the north of the campground.
OHV Camping
Viewing Scenery