Campground
Bighorn Campground
Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is situated right on Rock Creek in an old growth Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment.
Listed under Hiking trails · River access & fishing · Campgrounds · Wildlife & bird watching
About this place
Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is situated right on Rock Creek in an old growth Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment. The campground is open year-round, weather dependent. There are no amenities from October through April.
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- On Interstate 90, 20 miles east of Missoula, take Rock Creek exit #126 onto Rock Creek road. Drive 33 miles south on Rock Creek Road #102. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles are not recommended due to the narrow and rough road.
- Parking
- Large RVs not suggested.
- Fees
- Overnight Use: $10 per night. A $10 fee will be charged starting early May. Limit 2 vehicles per site.
- Hours
- Open year-round, snow dependent. Fee charged May 1, 2026- September 28, 2026.
- Dogs
- Must be physically restrained on a 6 foot leash.
- Use rules
- No reservations are taken. The campground is first-come, first-served.
- Managed by
- Federal agency
- Phone
- 406-329-3814
Activities
- Fishing
- Viewing wildlife
- Hiking
Amenities
- Parking
Sources
- from fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/recreation/bighorn-campground updated
- from youtube.com/watch updated