Big Creek Campground

Big Creek Campground feature a hosted, 22-site campground with picnic tables, vault toilets, fire grates, and potable water. There is a boat ramp for river launching. The campground is 20 miles north of Columbia Falls on the North Fork Road. This is bear-country; proper food storage is required. This campground has a 14-day stay limit. Pets must be on a leash at all times while visiting campgrounds.

Campground Map

Big Creek Campsite / Big Creek Boat Ramp / River View at Big Creek

At a Glance

Current Conditions:

See conditions, fee, and location information: Flathead Valley Campgrounds (offsite link)

Reservations:

This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777 or on-line at Recreation.gov. There are individual campsites and group sites available.

Fees:

Table of Campground Fees
Single Site	Double Site	Extra Vehicle	Day Use
$18	$36	$5	$5

Fees for the reservable group site are available on the Recreation.gov website.

Open Season:

Mid May - September 25, 2023

Usage:

Medium-Heavy

Best Season:

June, July, August

Busiest Season:

July, August

Closest Towns:

Columbia Falls, MT

Water:

yes

Restroom:

Vault Toilets

Passes:

"Annual Season Pass" for access to those day use facilities located on the Flathead National Forest which are under Flathead Valley Campground (FVC) management, will be available for purchase from any of the concession facilities. This annual pass will cost $50.00, and will be available for the calendar year in which it was purchased. Note: Two passes may be purchased for $80.00 (total) to accommodate a second family vehicle, only if the second vehicle is present. FVC will offer a 50 percent discount on all standard site fees and day use fees to holders of the Golden Age and Golden Access Passports, as well as holders of the Interagency Senior and Access Passes. Discounts will not be offered to holders of the Interagency Annual or Volunteer Pass. There will be no discount offered on group site reservations, boat rentals, dump fees, extra vehicle fees or firewood sales.

Operated By:

Flathead Valley Campgrounds