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Recreation Region: West Fork Ranger District

Sam Billings Memorial Campground

Current Conditions
Site closed by snow annually.

Sam Billings Memorial Campground is located off of the West Fork Rd and consists of 12 campsites complete with picnic tables, and fire rings. There is also a large area ideal for group activities. Three vault toilets are located throughout the campground.  Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 30 feet. 

Reservations

General Information

Boulder Creek Horse Camp is located nearby and provides for stock facilities and 5 campsites.

Food Storage Required: Food Storage Order Bitterroot National Forest

Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order

Pack it in, Pack it out, no garbage service provided.

Campfires allowed, dependent upon seasonal fire restrictions.   

 

Open 24 hours/day

Camping limited to 16 consecutive days.  

Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.  

Pets must be leashed.  

Food Storage Required: Food Storage Order Bitterroot National Forest

Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order

Pack it in, Pack it out, no garbage service provided.

Campfires allowed, dependent upon seasonal fire restrictions.   

No fees are required for this site

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10/night.
Additional Vehicle: $5/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.*

Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
 

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: 45.825238

Longitude: -114.248982

Directions

From Darby, MT head south on Highway 93 for 4.3 miles. Turn southwest (right) onto West Fork Rd. Travel 13.2 miles and turn north (right) onto Sam Billings Rd FS 5731. Travel 0.8 miles to the campground.

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.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Boulder Creek Stock Area is adjacent, across the road from Sam Billings Campground.  No horses or stock allowed in Sam Billings Campground.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated April 14, 2026