Campground
Grizzly Campground
East of Rock Creek, this campground is located in the Ranch Creek drainage. Several campsites border the creek.
Listed under Picnic spots · Hiking trails · River access & fishing · Campgrounds · Wildlife & bird watching
About this place
Thirty miles east of Missoula, the Rock Creek Recreation Area provides visitors with opportunities for developed camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, and access to the 28,000-acre Welcome Creek Wilderness.
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- 20 miles east of Missoula on Interstate 90, take Rock Creek exit #126 onto Rock Creek road. Drive 11.5 miles south along Rock Creek Road #102, then 1 mile east on Ranch Creek Road. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles not recommended due to the narrow and rough road.
- Parking
- Limit 2 vehicles per site.
- Fees
- Overnight Use: Single Site: $15 per night (2 vehicle limit per site)
- Hours
- May 22, 2026- mid-September. Open 24 hours/day. Closes on Monday, 9/28/2026.
- Dogs
- Must be physically restrained on a 6 foot leash.
- Use rules
- Campsites are first-come, first-serve. Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles not recommended due to the narrow and rough road.
- Managed by
- Federal agency
- Phone
- 406-329-3814
Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Viewing wildlife
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Restroom
- Water
Sources
- from fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/recreation/grizzly-campground updated
- from fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/offices/missoula-ranger-station updated