Campground
Bitterroot Flat Campground
Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, situated amongst ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment.
Listed under River access & fishing · Campgrounds · Wildlife & bird watching · Nature centers & history sites
About this place
Picnic tables and fire rings available.
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- 20 miles east of Missoula on Interstate 90, take Rock Creek exit #126 onto Rock Creek road. Drive south for 23 miles along Rock Creek Road #102. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles not recommended due to the narrow and rough road.
- Parking
- Large RVs not recommended.
- Fees
- Overnight Use: Single Site: $15 per night (2 vehicle limit per site)
- Hours
- Open year-round, snow dependent. Fee charged May 1, 2026- September 28, 2026. Operational Hours Open 24 hours/day
- Dogs
- Must be physically restrained on a 6 foot leash.
- Use rules
- Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts.
- Managed by
- Federal agency
- Phone
- 406-329-3814
Activities
- Fishing
- Outdoor science and learning
- Viewing wildlife
Amenities
- Parking
- Restroom
- Water
Sources
- from fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/recreation/bitterroot-flat-campground updated
- from flickr.com/photos/iktom/48077059803 updated