Lid Creek Campground
Lid Creek Campground is a 23-site campground with picnic tables, vault toilets, & fire grates. There is no water available. There is a native boat ramp- only small watercraft are recommended for launching. The campground is 15 miles south of Hungry Horse on the west shore of Hungry Horse Reservoir. This campground has a 16 day stay limit. Pets must be on a leash at all times while visiting campgrounds.
This campground is managed by a concessionaire, Flathead Valley Campgrounds, during the summer months. Please visit flatheadvalleycampgrounds.com or recreation.gov for more information.
General Information
Natural Features:
The campground is located along the Hungry Horse Reservoir within the Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana. It is nestled in a mixed forest of conifers at an elevation of 3,600 feet. The area is popular for its plentiful huckleberry bushes. Home to lynx, grizzly bear, and bull trout and with numerous lakes, streams, and rivers to enjoy, the forest is a premiere destination for visitors.
Recreation:
Visitors to the area enjoy a variety of biking and hiking trails that begin near the campground and wind around the reservoir. Boating, swimming and fishing are excellent pastimes on the 27,750-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir. Anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat trout and other varieties.
Facilities:
The campground offers several first-come, fist-served sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available at the campground. Water can be found at the Lost Johnny Point Campground, which is located about 5 miles north of Lid Creek.
Nearby Attractions:
Lid Creek Campground is just 23 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance into Glacier National Park.
Mid May - September
Open 24 hours/day
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $16 per night
Visit recreation.gov for all fee info.
Contact Name: Flathead Valley Campgrounds
Contact Phone: (406) 752-7924
Address: 10 Hungry Horse Drive 10 Hungry Horse Drive, MT 59919
Phone: (406) 387-3800
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 48.28585876
Longitude: -113.9082871
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.